UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment signs MoU with France to address food security

UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment signs MoU with France to address food security

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) signed a MoU with the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food to collaborate on developing sustainable and resilient food systems that enhances food security for both countries. Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Xavier Chatel, France’s Ambassador to the UAE, signed the MOU at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two ministries will collaborate to facilitate bilateral trade in agricultural and food products, as well as contribute to the development of sustainable agricultural production with a focus on innovation and the agroecological transition of production methods. They will also join forces to combat food waste and loss, and build capacities and share knowledge in food and agricultural technologies.

The signatories will endeavour to streamline the supply chains for essential agricultural and food products. They will forge connections between agri-food companies, importers, and distributors in the two countries, encourage them to explore opportunities for partnerships, and promote all forms of mutually beneficial government and private sector cooperation.