Los Cabos, BCS._ _ At Baja California Sur25% of the population does not have access to healthy fooda problem that must be urgently reversed, he urged. Felipe Fernández Sánchez Navarro during the panel Investments in Sustainable Businesses from Summit 2024 from Sea of Cortez Forum.
Fernández Sánchez Navarro explained that during the pandemic Covid-19 was able to observe firsthand the difficulties faced by the communities in obtaining foodwhile local companies waste up to 200,000 tons of food per year.
"The production system is designed to maximize financial returns, but we have the opportunity to transform this scheme into one that prioritizes feeding the population, especially those who need it most," he said.
Based on this problem, Fernandez is leading the Alliance for the Food Security of Baja California Suran initiative that seeks to create sustainable solutions to reduce the food insecurity and promote the corporate sustainability.
Among the most noteworthy achievements, he mentioned the creation of two food banks which collect 80 tons of food per month, redistributed to more than 90 community kitchens benefiting 80,000 people, mostly children.
The alliance also works with companies, such as restaurants and hotels, to implement food handling efficiency projects, thereby reducing waste and promoting a more efficient use of food. circular economy.
"This not only improves business profitability, but generates positive impact on communities," he added.
In addition, consultancies, tools and investments were developed for specific projects focused on food safety y climate resiliencewith the objective of transforming communities and promoting their self-sustainability.
Fernández Sánchez Navarro concluded that these initiatives not only improve the quality of life in the communities, but also open up opportunities to develop sustainable businesses that promote social welfare.
