Dr.
Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, has recently
participated in a high-level conference, entitled ‘No More Food to Waste:
Global Action to Stop Food Losses and Food Waste’, held in The Hague in the
Netherlands.
The
meeting was attended by Ministers representing Environment, Labour, Economy and
Industry Ministries, heads of a number of international organisations and
international personalities.
The
UAE's participation complements its commitment to achieve the goals of
sustainable development in various sectors, including contributions towards the
strengthening of food security at local and international levels.
Dr.
Bin Fahad said that according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the
United Nations, FAO, about one third of global food production is lost or
wasted annually, hence the urgent need to support international efforts to
reduce global food loss.
He
added that the UAE’s participation in the conference demonstrates its desire to
enhance food security as a priority in line with UAE Vision 2021 to be one of
the world’s best countries by 2021.
Dr.
Bin Fahad went on to say that food waste and loss is considered a major waste
of resources, including water, land, energy, labour and capital. Moreover, the
resultant gases released contribute to global warming, causing a rise in
temperatures and climate change.
He
pointed out that the UAE operates within its national strategy to ensure the
sustainable development of its environment and infrastructure.
‘No
More Food to Waste’ is an international platform to discuss ways to reduce
malnutrition through the exchange of best practices and experiences adopted to
control food waste and reduce loss and the implementation of global laws and
legislation in this area.
The
conference dealt with major topics such as financing and investment in food
waste along with recycling and proper disposal, which adds to the creation of
partnerships and international cooperation. –End-
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