UN's role in advancing food security highlighted at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2024 expo

The 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) concluded on October 11, 2024 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines under the theme ‘Climate Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future’ in line with transforming food systems to one that is resilient and sustainable, and centered on climate-smart actions to enhance and integrate methods to improve soils, biofertilizers and chemicals, water availability and conservation, crop resilience, biodiversity, ecology, and climate financing. 

As part of the CWA activities, a Trade Show and Expo was organized at the Kingstown Cruise Ship Terminal that provided an opportunity for agricultural stakeholders to increase exposure through the exhibition of products, ideas, technologies, innovations and services. 

In an effort to raise awareness of the 79th anniversary of the United Nations and its contribution to the agricultural sector and food security in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a booth was managed where various products and promotional materials were on display.  Visitors to the booth included Dr Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, regional Ministers of Agriculture, and students.