The seventh World Green Economy Summit (WGES), being held on October 6 and 7 at Expo 2020 Dubai, is set to tackle global food security and its role in green growth.
WGES will look into ways to advance the food and agricultural technology sectors to fulfil the circular or green economy requirements and promote the sustainable use of natural resources, particularly water, during production processes. One of these is the Dubai Food Tech Valley, a significant programme launched by vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to leverage genetic engineering in agriculture along with hydroponics and vertical farming, to ensure food security for residents.
“The upcoming WGES will discuss how to promote food technology, strengthen the food value chains and capitalise on advanced technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai, and Chairman of WGES. “This will cement the UAE’s prestigious position as a leading global food security hub based on innovation and knowledge.”