Lola Castro
@LolaCastroWFP
Directora Regional de @WFP_es para América Latina y el Caribe / Regional Director for @WFP in Latin America and the Caribbean
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http://es.wfp.org 04-07-2018 11:42:22
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Rising sea levels & extreme weather are upending lives & livelihoods, threatening food security in Small Island Developing States. That’s why I’m here with world leaders at #SIDS 4 .
World Food Programme proudly partners with #SIDS to prep & protect communities on the frontline of climate change.
#SmallIslands face unique challenges & need our support. World Food Programme is working hard with governments to build national capacities + help communities prep for challenges ahead; we’re ready to do more. Good to be with 🇧🇧 Mia Amor Mottley 🇻🇨 Ralph Gonsalves🇨🇰 Mark Brown at #SIDS4 .
📌 Our Executive President Sergio DiazGranados met with Cindy McCain, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (@WFP), to explore new ways of supporting Latin American and Caribbean countries in mitigating food and nutrition insecurity.
They discussed strategic lines such as
📊🍽️ Dive into the conversation on 'Beyond Numbers: Closing Data Gaps to Tackle Food Insecurity'. Join us as we explore innovative strategies for addressing food insecurity through data-driven solutions. Don't miss out! #FoodInsecurity #Data #Innovation 🍽️📊
🍽️ Food insecurity is a critical issue for Small Island Developing States. At #SIDS4 , the Dominican Republic, Timor-Leste and the g7+ highlight how national social protection systems can ensure food security and nutrition, essential for sustainable development and peace. SIDS4 Antigua & Barbuda
Meeting with
✅ministers,
✅diplomats,
✅climate campaigners,
✅finance specialists
on the first day of the SIDS4 Antigua & Barbuda Conference in Antigua and Barbuda.
Here's my wrap.
As part of the World Food Programme delegation to the SIDS4 Antigua & Barbuda conference in Antigua & Barbuda, Regis Chapman highlights the pivotal role #WFP Caribbean plays, particularly for #SIDS in the Caribbean.
#WFP works with Governments to strengthen national & regional systems to respond to shocks
'I know we can move forward.'
Increasingly frequent weather extremes, including #ElNiño , put farming families in #Guatemala at risk.
WFP's integrated resilience programmes enable communities to restore lands and return to more sustainable and local #FoodSystems . 🥬💙
Every day, World Food Programme works hand-in-hand with communities & partners across Africa to build a hunger-free future. The potential of this vibrant continent and incredible people is endless. #AfricaDay
🌀 El plan integral del @wfp_rd en República Dominicana busca aumentar la resiliencia comunitaria con la primera política nacional de sistemas de alerta temprana del país.
#Preparación #GestiónDeDesastres Gabriela Alvarado
Pronto inicia la Conferencia #SIDS4
Un excelente testimonio sobre SIDS y nuestro trabajo World Food Programme de nuestros colegas de WFP Caribbean no se lo pierdan!
In true WFP style, we had one hour between planes in Barbados and we visited the Caribbean Logistics hub 🏢WFP Caribbean and CDEMA, meet the WFP team 👩🏻🤝👩🏿for an update and have a delicious fish Sandwich! 🥖Thanks Regis Chapman. See you #SIDS
As the Global Supply Chain Forum ends, #WFPCaribbean hosted a 'progress made' visit to the Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub.
With the approaching #hurricaneseason , the hub highlights efforts by @CDEMA & National Governments to strengthen Supply Chain Systems in the #Caribbean
Great meeting with Lola Castro from the World Food Programme, which continues to provide urgent assistance including hot meals and medical supplies to Haitians who need it most. Grateful to World Food Programme_Haiti for their commitment to support the people of Haiti during this very challenging time.
