Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment holds 3rd National Dialogue for Food Security

Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment holds 3rd National Dialogue for Food Security

DUBAI, 22nd June, 2023 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Climate Change and the 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 UAE 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 Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment; Mohammad Saeed Al Nuaimi, Acting Under-Secretary of the Ministry; and Mohammed Mousa Alameeri, Assistant Under-Secretary of the Food Diversity Sector at the Ministry, as