The Egyptian Food Bank participates in the activities of COP28 in Dubai

  • Date: 12-Dec-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Agriculture
  • Country:Egypt
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The Egyptian Food Bank participates in the activities of COP28 in Dubai

Mohsen Sarhan: "We are committed to continuing our strategic leadership role in advancing developmental work and achieving food security and sustainability in the communities."

Cairo – The Egyptian Food Bank has announced its participation in the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, currently taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the involvement of nearly 150 countries worldwide. The participation of the Egyptian Food Bank includes various activities within the COP28 events for the second consecutive year. The goal is to contribute to the development of strategic climate change policies, leverage decisions from the summit, and maximize the impact on achieving food security, sustainability, and empowering small farmers while exchanging expertise.

"Our participation in the COP28 for the second consecutive year in Dubai complements our leadership role in advancing developmental and humanitarian work, directly contributing to achieving food security. This year's focus is on enhancing women's empowerment, supporting small female farmers, by integrating them into our supply chain, aiming to elevate the development of agriculture and livelihoods," said Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of the Egyptian Food Bank. "The collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) focuses on empowering small female