Funding for UAE-US farm climate project beats $10bn target – The National

Funding for UAE-US farm climate project beats $10bn target – The National

Funding for a UAE-US-led initiative to advance climate-friendly farming practices has grown to more than $13 billion, passing the $10 billion target set for Cop28, a US official said on Monday.

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, or Aim for Climate, was launched in 2021 and had achieved commitments of $8 billion by last November.

“Climate change continues to impact long-standing agricultural practices in every country and a strong global commitment is necessary to face the challenges of climate change head on and build more sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems,” said US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, who is co-hosting this week's Aim for Climate summit in Washington.