“If women in rural areas had the same access to productive activities as men, agricultural and farming production would increase and we could feed approximately 150 million more people.” (FAO, 2011). This demonstrates that the role of women is key in agricultural production and in food security. Women are the primary farmers and producers in a large part of the world; … [Read more...] about What Is the Role of Women in Food Security?
Carmen del Rio
Carmen del Río es especialista en comunicación para la División de de Medio Ambiente, Desarrollo Rural y Administración de Riesgos por Desastres del BID. Previamente trabajó como especialista de comunicación para el 2030 Water Resources Group en la Corporación Financiera Internacional (IFC) y en el Banco Mundial. Antes de mudarse a Washington, creó y dirigió una consultora de comunicación en España que daba servicio a organizaciones como Amnistía Internacional y Access Info Europa. Cuenta con un master en Comunicación Empresarial de ESIC (España).
#SaveOurOcean
In a context where almost 200 countries have already committed to reduce emissions to keep the planet alive, concrete action to protect life in the ocean is critical if we want to fully address climate change, maintain livelihoods dependent on the ocean and build resilience in the face of an uncertain future. Oceans, which cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface are important … [Read more...] about #SaveOurOcean