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Sustainable agriculture takes center stage at COP28 discussions

December 12, 2023 11:17 am

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More than 100 world leaders at this year’s United Nations climate summit have agreed to make their farm and food systems a key part of their plans to fight climate change.

This includes seeking improvements in a sector that accounts for about a third of planet-warming emissions.

With livestock accounting for over half of those emissions, meat and dairy are at the forefront of many agriculture conversations at COP28 in Dubai.

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Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Vatimi Rayalu at the COP28 discussions

Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Vatimi Rayalu attended the high-level session, which convened dignitaries and ministerial leadership around the Emirates Declaration to discuss the paths, modalities, and opportunities involved in its implementation.

Rayalu says that the event offers an opportunity for countries to share experiences at the national level and build momentum for the two-year agenda, which will help mobilize existing resources for partner countries.

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