Have you ever wondered how the most vulnerable people in the city ensure their access to nutritious and sufficient food when it is challenging to ensure its availability? In cities like those in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where social inequalities persist, food security becomes a pressing challenge for the most vulnerable groups in urban areas. In this article, … [Read more...] about Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities
Michelle Restrepo
Michelle es abogada experta en derecho urbano con énfasis en vivienda y espacio público. Cuenta con 10 años de experiencia brindando asesoramiento jurídico y administrativo a gobiernos y organizaciones subnacionales, en el desarrollo de proyectos urbanos. Michelle se gradúo en derecho en la Universidad de Medellín y posee un postgrado en gestión urbana de la misma universidad. Actualmente es consultora de la División de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, perteneciente al Sector de Cambio Climático y Desarrollo Sostenible del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, apoyando la implementación de su agenda urbana principalmente en El Salvador y Nicaragua.
Urban food security: the role of cities in food supply
Have you ever wondered what cities can do to facilitate food security for their inhabitants? Cities are susceptible to disruptions in transportation, distribution and supply chains, which can quickly lead to food shortages. By proactively addressing food security, from planning to investments to health policies, cities can anticipate distribution flows, develop contingency … [Read more...] about Urban food security: the role of cities in food supply