Mariam Al Mheiri calls for global action to fix ‘broken and unsustainable’ food systems – The National

Mariam Al Mheiri calls for global action to fix ‘broken and unsustainable’ food systems – The National

Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Minister of State for Food Security, urged nations and organisations to work together to harness technology to support food production.

Ms Al Mheiri spoke on Tuesday in Amsterdam at the opening of GreenTech, a three-day meeting in the Dutch capital for the horticulture industry and policymakers from more than 100 countries.

The minister spoke about the UAE’s goal of become a leading exporter of sustainable agricultural solutions for hot and arid climates and to share its experiences as the Netherlands does.