Global Leaders Unite at the Uae Pavilion at Cop28 to Discuss Powerful Partnerships for Sustainable Food Systems
The three-part lightning panel session emphasized the significance of strategic collaborations, aligning with the implementation of the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action, as well as the broader COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda.
- The three-part lightning panel session emphasized the significance of strategic collaborations, aligning with the implementation of the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action, as well as the broader COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda.
- Moderated by Kristofer Hamel, Head of the COP28 Food Systems Team, the dialogue showcased three pivotal partnership platforms of Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), AIM for Climate and Food Systems Technical Cooperation Collaborative, with each playing a crucial role in advancing the sustainable goals of COP28.
- Juergen Voegele, Ph.D, Vice President for Sustainable Development, World Bank, hailed the talk as an historic moment, fulfilling last year's promise to transform global food systems.
- He called for support to accelerate these vital changes, underscoring the critical role of partnerships in achieving the ambitious goals set forth by COP28, with commitments from global leaders towards a sustainable future.