The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have strengthened their partnership to explore the use of nuclear technologies in agriculture. The collaboration will initially focus on a project to combat the cattle screwworm in Latin American and Caribbean countries. The project aims to enhance food security, improve water and soil management, control pests and diseases, and enhance animal health. The partnership will utilize the sterile insect technique and other nuclear science applications for sustainable pest control. The cooperation is seen as a crucial step in addressing the challenges of food security, especially with the increased threat of diseases due to climate change.