[MEDIA ALERT] International Day for Biological Diversity Food Fair and Exhibition to be held in Saint Lucia on May 22 2019
General Invitation
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sustainable Development in Saint Lucia, will celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity 2019 with a Healthy Food Fair and Exhibition at the Provost Park, Morne Fortune in Saint Lucia on 22 May 2019.
WHAT
The theme for International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) this year is “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health.” The focus is on biodiversity as the foundation for our food and health and a key catalyst to transforming food systems and improving human health.
The event seeks to increase knowledge and awareness of the dependency of our food systems, nutrition, and health on biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, as well as the contributions of our natural systems to human well-being.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The media, students and the general public are invited to attend.
WHEN
The Health Fair will begin at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 with an Opening Ceremony.
WHERE
Provost Park, Morne Fortune, Castries, Saint Lucia.
(In the vicinity of DTEMS and the former Radio Saint Lucia).
CONTACTS
Natasha Augustin
natasha.augustin@oecs.int
(758) 455 6423
Josette Edward-Charlemagne
josette.edward@oecs.int
758-455-6372
Jannel Gabriel
jgabriel.sded@gmail.com
758-722-9252 or 758-451-8746
