Webinar: Feeding Communities in the Eye of the Storm:  Food Systems, Nutrition and Natural Disasters

Feeding Communities in the Eye of the Storm:  Food Systems, Nutrition and Natural Disasters

WEBINAR

Date: Thursday 5 December

Time: 11.00AM – 12.30PM AST

As climate-related events worsen, the relationship between climate, food, nutrition and health systems becomes increasingly apparent. There is an urgent need for multisectoral action to strengthen regional food systems to safeguard the health and resilience of communities.

On December 5th, the HCC will host a webinar, “Feeding Communities in the Eye of the Storm: Food Systems, Nutrition and Natural Disasters” which aims to:

– Explore the impact of the Natural Disasters on Food Systems across the Caribbean

– Officially launch the “Safeguarding Public Health Nutrition in the Caribbean During Times of Emergency: Principles for Managing Food, Beverage, Financial and In-Kind Donations from the Commercial Sector”

– Highlight different stakeholders perspectives and recommendations on centering nutrition during times of crisis.