UAE Initiative on Sustainable Agricultural Practices Launched

UAE Initiative on Sustainable Agricultural Practices Launched

An initiative on sustainable agricultural practices was launched in the UAE on Monday, following the success of the inaugural edition of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program.

The initiative is a partnership between the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Food Tech Valley and PepsiCo.

As part of the program with PepsiCo, the entities will offer technical and strategic mentorship to applicants participating in the program, as well as access to local and regional knowledge networks.

“By supporting the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition, we are not only continuing the momentum from last year and expanding innovation in agriculture but also building on the country’s wider commitment to tackling climate change with clear vision and action,” said Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

She added that with the UAE preparing to host COP28 and President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announcing the year 2023 as the Year of Sustainability, “there will be an enormous spotlight on innovators who can develop solutions to optimize the valuable natural resources needed in agriculture.”

The minister went on to say that “from saving water and reducing electricity to rethinking processes and strategies, sustainable agriculture is the key to ensuring