Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, ICBA, and Federal Youth Authority hold youth circle on sustainable agrifood systems

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, ICBA, and Federal Youth Authority hold youth circle on sustainable agrifood systems

Dubai, United Arab Emirates:– The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in cooperation with the Federal Youth Authority and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), hosted a Youth Circle event titled "Sustainable Agrifood Systems under Climate Change" today.

This Youth Circle event aligns with the UAE's Year of Sustainability and its "Today for Tomorrow" theme, a principle shared by the Youth Circles initiative. It took place at the auditorium at ICBA HQ and provided a platform for young leaders across the UAE to discuss the transformative potential of agrobiodiversity and the role of sustainable food systems in the face of climate change.

A notable range of thought leaders and experts will be present, including His Excellency Mohammad Saeed Al Nuaimi, Acting, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dr Tarifa Al Zaabi, Director General of ICBA, and Dr Augusto Becerra Lopez-Lavalle, Chief Scientist of ICBA. Representatives from the Ministry were also present at the event.

His Excellency Mohammad Al Nuaimi said: "Climate change is a pressing issue that affects us all, particularly the future of our food systems. The Youth Circle event embodies the UAE's commitment to engaging our young people in developing innovative, sustainable solutions to these