Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches scheme for climate-ravaged agriculture

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches scheme for climate-ravaged agriculture

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday launched a plan with Britain, the US and others to develop technology that helps farmers in developing nations cope with the effects of climate change.

Sheikh Mohammed spoke at US President Joe Biden's two-day gathering of 40 world leaders to get the world's biggest economies to cut emissions of planet-heating gases and keep rising temperatures under control.

"I am pleased to announce that the UAE will be partnering with a group of champions to launch the Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate,“ Sheikh Mohammed said.