During the Global Food Security Summit hosted by the UK, Mariam Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead, urged world leaders to support the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action. This declaration outlines a comprehensive vision for international collaboration in five crucial areas:
- Adaptation
- Food security and nutrition
- Livelihoods
- Integration of food and water systems
- Promotion of sustainable production and consumption.
Almheiri emphasized the importance of collective efforts in addressing these key aspects to ensure a sustainable and resilient global food system.


