US President expresses gratitude to UAE for Joint efforts in advancing ‘Agriculture Innovation for Climate’ initiative

US President expresses gratitude to UAE for Joint efforts in advancing ‘Agriculture Innovation for Climate’ initiative

DUBAI / WAM 

The President of the United States Joe Biden extended his appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for their fruitful partnership with the United States in organising the “Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate” initiative (AIM for Climate / AIM4C) ). This collaborative effort focuses on doubling investment in climate-smart agriculture and advancing global food system innovation, highlighting the commitment of both nations to address pressing climate challenges.

The culmination of the Aim for Climate summit, which started on 8th May in Washington DC, saw collaboration between the US Department of Agriculture and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in organising the event.

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and numerous ministers, government officials, and non-government representatives from several partner countries were in attendance.

In a recorded address to the summit attendees, President Biden emphasised the crucial role agriculture plays in tackling the challenges of the global climate crisis. He highlighted the success of the AIM for Climate initiative, which, since its inception two years ago, has drawn partners from across the globe to collaborate on solutions that enhance sustainable agricultural innovations.

President Joe Biden said: “Agricultural innovations have successfully safeguarded and enhanced