In a landmark initiative, countries worldwide are uniting to drive transformative change in the agrifood system. Recognizing the urgent need for sustainable practices and equitable access to food, this collaborative effort aims to address pressing challenges such as food insecurity, environmental degradation, and inequitable distribution of resources. By fostering dialogue, sharing best practices, and implementing innovative solutions, participating nations seek to build a more resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious agrifood system. This unprecedented collaboration underscores the importance of international cooperation in tackling complex global issues.
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Countries unite for agrifood system transformation
“Food and agriculture are now at the centre of the global development agenda and this is an opportunity for all of us, including civil society and private sector organizations to decisively reimagine and reshape agrifood systems for global economic, social and environmental benefits,” said Jong-Jin Kim, FAO’s Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific. “This transformation will be important for you to maintain a sustainable environment and increase biodiversity, while providing opportunities for decent jobs for people. That is the added value of modern farming,” Kim said to the delegates at the end of the four-day conference.
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