Director of Agriculture Ricky Brumant says building resilience against the effects of climate change is critical

​Director of Agriculture, Ricky Brumant, says building resilience against the effects of climate change and ensuring Dominica's agricultural policies are climate proof, are necessary measures to be undertaken here.
The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Tuesday launched a 2-day training conference for policy makers within the ministry of agriculture and fisheries.

Director of Agriculture Ricky Brumant
 
Agriculture and Climate Change Specialist of IICA Daniella Medina is facilitating the sessions for the 2 days.
Medina says the program will focus mainly on applying the methodology of building resilience in agriculture in Dominica while analysing the agricultural sector.
She also echoed similar sentiments on the importance of Dominica beginning to plan ahead, considering the effects of climate change.

Agriculture and Climate Change Specialist of IICA Daniella Medina
 
The two-day conference will focus on building resilience in agricultural strategies in Dominica as regards climate change.