Oscar Castañeda is the senior vice president of the Americas program for Heifer International. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agronomy from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala; a doctorate in biological pest control from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany; and a post-graduate degree in business administration from the Center for Business Development in Guatemala. He is a passionate and experienced development executive devoted to solving the most pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges.
The weather phenomenon is associated with droughts and increased rainfall, accelerating the need for urgent adaptation measures and livelihood protection on the frontlines of food systems.
