UAE is committed partner for climate action, US Secretary of Agriculture says

UAE is committed partner for climate action, US Secretary of Agriculture says

ABU DHABI: Tom Vilsack, United States Secretary of Agriculture, has affirmed that the UAE is a firm and committed partner for climate action and is in their very interest will steward climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation globally. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of COP27, currently being held in Sharm Al Sheikh, Vilsack expressed confidence that the UAE will bring together an exceptional COP28, commending the efforts of Mariam bint Mohammad Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, in this regard. He added that in the agricultural sector, innovative products and methods have enabled the nation to turn deserts into farms. An example of such is Bustanica, the world’s largest vertical farm, launched in July 2022 as a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering and US-based Crop One. The country’s latest project in this space is the Food Tech Valley, a first-of-its kind AgTech city that aims to serve as a testbed for pioneering innovations that drive the transition to sustainable food systems. “These innovations demonstrate leadership and commitment from the UAE and make it one of the most active countries in climate action,” he noted. Regarding the importance of the COP27