United Arab Emirates and Estonia collaborate to strengthen food management
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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministries of Climate and Regional Affairs and Agriculture of the Republic of Estonia.
This agreement aims to strengthen joint efforts in food resource management and adopt technology-driven solutions in these critical areas.
The signing ceremony took place at the MoCCAE headquarters and the MoU was signed by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Madis Kallas, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, who also represented to the Ministry of Climate of the Republic of Estonia.
The MoU marks an important milestone in the collaborative efforts of the three entities to strengthen food security and contribute positively to the economies of both countries. This partnership will leverage advanced technical solutions to sustainably manage natural resources, addressing environmental and climate challenges.
Dr. Al Dahak saying,
“In the UAE, we aim to deepen partnerships with nations on shared issues, particularly food, which are our top priorities. This commitment drives us to adopt cutting-edge technologies, efficiently manage resources to align with our goal of reducing carbon emissions and promote a new economy that facilitates a sustainable future.”
She added,
“We believe that working together is crucial to finding effective solutions. By collaborating with Estonia and other countries, we aim to develop innovative solutions to strengthen global food security. Sharing knowledge and technology is vital to this effort and can have a positive impact on the future of both the UAE and the world.”
The MoU seeks to promote sustainable food systems by focusing on reducing waste, promoting digital solutions in agriculture and leveraging advanced technology to increase productivity. Additionally, it addresses food security and improving crisis management and disaster response capabilities.
The collaboration includes research and development initiatives to strengthen food safety, along with the exchange of technical knowledge on trade conditions, restrictions and procedures. It will also focus on implementing research and initiatives in smart, sustainable cities and nature-based solutions, with the aim of reducing energy use and providing a high quality of life within an effective and environmentally smart ecosystem. The cooperation extends to the implementation of human resource capacity development programs.
News source: Emirates News Agency
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