‘Climate-conscious, enjoyable’ food to be served at COP28 in UAE

‘Climate-conscious, enjoyable’ food to be served at COP28 in UAE

Almheiri said: “Our vision for COP28 is that it will provide delegates with a 360-degree understanding of the climate challenges the world faces. We know that our food systems are intrinsically linked to the fate of our natural world, and so we have made the progressive decision to ensure that we explore how the catering provided across the event can be responsible and climate conscious, helping to echo the emphasis we have placed on the Emirates Declaration.”

She continued: “The approach, which is a ‘COP first’ centres around the Sustainable Catering Strategy developed for COP28 and is intended to demonstrate the benefits and lasting legacy.”

The Sustainable Catering Strategy is intended to showcase the potential to deliver sustainable food and beverages at scale. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 are looking for F&B partners who share this vision. The strategy, which has not been implemented at a COP before, has a commitment to deliver a two-thirds plant-based menu, limit the carbon and water intensity of food served, and ensure a focus on nutrition, portion sizes, affordability and minimising waste.

“Our resolve to reimagine the catering provided to COP delegates reflects the sustainability approach we follow in all sectors, especially in