Ministry of Climate Change and Environment holds third national dialogue for food security, focusing on sustainable food consumption

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment holds third national dialogue for food security, focusing on sustainable food consumption

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment held the third session of the ‘National Dialogue for Food Security’ under the theme ‘Transitioning to Sustainable Food Consumption Patterns’. The event covered the challenges and opportunities in enhancing food security in the United Arab Emirates by facilitating constructive dialogue and discussion between stakeholders, covering both public and private sectors, to achieve inclusive, equitable and sustainable food systems and consumption patterns. In a collaborative effort with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and HealthyPath, a consultancy with expertise in food sustainability and nutrition policies, the event took place in the SEE Institute building. This facility, which is dedicated to sustainability research and education, is situated within the Sustainable City in Dubai. Remarkably, it is the first building globally to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Covering a span of 50,000 square feet, the building is the home for the SEE Institute, a subsidiary of Diamond Developers specialising in research, development, and training. The event was attended by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, His Excellency Mohammad Saeed Al Nuaimi, Acting, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and His Excellency Mohammed Mousa Alameeri, Assistant Undersecretary of