 Here at the Arthur Chan Conference Center in Georgetown, Guyana we are preparing to welcome the 33 delegations of the FAO member countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. As we look ahead to a future marked by better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, we convene at the 38 FAO ministerial conference. The regional conference ensures the efficiency of the FAO's efforts to serve better the member countries. Together we will build a brighter tomorrow by catalyzing and driving the transformation of agri-food systems to become more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable. We need to act without delay for the people and the planet. Join us on this journey.