COP28 sets the table for sustainable food driving Climate Action

COP28 sets the table for sustainable food driving Climate Action

DUBAI – The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is full of innovative initiatives that embody the UAE's commitment to raising public awareness of the importance of climate change and the need to adopt sustainable community practices that support climate action. In a unique move in the history of COPs, the 28th Conference of the Parties at Expo City Dubai will offer the first 1.5° C-aligned menu as part of its objective of making the conference carbon-neutral. The venue hosted many food outlets that provide food services to participants in a sustainable and climate- and environmentally-responsible manner. More than 90 food and beverage outlets will showcase a diverse range of cuisines, including a unique 100 percent vegan food truck park and Alkebulan, the world’s first African dining hall. These outlets attracted huge turnout of visitors, who emphasised the importance of this initiative in raising awareness, especially among young generations, of adopting sustainable practices in everyday life. Climate change is now an existential issue for all members of society, and everyone must fulfill their responsibilities in protecting planet Earth. To ensure menus are climate-conscious and sustainable, COP28 mandates caterers to minimise waste, use sustainable packaging, provide training, and recycle where possible. COP28