How Expo is supporting food security initiatives

How Expo is supporting food security initiatives

Food security has become a global concern in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that disrupted food supply chains and highlighted inefficiencies in an over-reliance on imports.

In an interview with Arabian Business, Hind Alowais, vice president, international participants, Expo 2020 Dubai talks about the role Expo is playing in highlighting these issues in the lead up to Expo 2020 and how the exhibition itself will bring together global minds to discuss pressing challenges, among which is food security.

Alowais was talking to Arabian Business ahead of an Expo Talks panel, convened by the World Food Programme, on solutions to build more efficient, inclusive and resilient food systems from farm to fork.

Coronavirus highlighted the need for producing food locally

What is Expo 2020's role in catalysing global action on food security, sustainable agriculture and food systems?

Expo 2020 Dubai believes that now, more than ever, humanity needs to come together to collaborate on global challenges, such as finding solutions to building more efficient, inclusive and resilient food systems.

The next World Expo provides a unique opportunity to bring together the best minds and most inspiring ideas from around the globe, offering an international launch pad for more than 200 participants, including nations, government entities, educational