S3:E5: How Puerto Rico’s Food Sovereignty is Rooted in Sustainable Agriculture The Climate Conversation

In Puerto Rico, sustainable agriculture practices are helping residents regain food sovereignty and break free from the roots of colonialism. Investing and supporting farmers cultivating these techniques will help Puerto Ricans reduce their dependence on foreign imports, help make food systems more resilient to extreme weather, bolster the local economy, and provide more options for a healthy diet. Dan and EESI Communications Associate Alison Davis talk about these topics and more with Dr. Gladys Gonzalez Martinez, professor at the University of Puerto Rico and Dr. Katia Avilés-Vázquez, the executive director of the Institute for Research and Education in Agroecology.