Islands face particular challenges when it comes to growing food. Limited resources, fragile ecosystems, and the ever-present threat of climate change demand innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions. In this session, experts will discuss island-specific strategies for building thriving food systems, challenges and opportunities of island agriculture & fisheries, water conservation and more.
Overcoming Island Challenges: Food Production through Sustainable Agriculture
Overcoming Island Challenges: Food Production through Sustainable Agriculture
Speakers:
Dr. Damie Sinanan
Executive Director, Caribbean Export Development Agency
Hon. Clare Barber MHK
Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, Isle of Man Government
Jerry Spooner
Executive Director, Regenerative Vanua
Sen. Mike Gabbard
Chair, Agriculture and Environment Committee, State Senate of Hawaii