DUBAI, UAE – The eighth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will explore ways to improve global food security, sustainability and the contribution of the agriculture and food production sectors to achieve a net zero future.
The Summit, which is organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) on September 28-29 at the Dubai World Trade Center, will draw attention to the rapid global changes that create the need for practical solutions to the entire food chain.
WGES brings together local, global decision-makers and influencers to share their successful experiences and case studies to mitigate global food crises and find practical solutions to meet the needs of current and future generations.
“The Summit aims to transform the Emirates into a global hub for food security based on innovation, as well as to achieve the objectives of the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 to develop an integrated, national sustainable food production system,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD & CEO of DEWA and Chairman of the WGEO.
“The Summit strengthens the UAE’s role in supplying sustainable international solutions that improve people’s lives worldwide,” he said.
“The Summit also supports the UAE’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, including the ‘Zero Hunger’ goal,” he added.
“It discusses ways to make current food systems more sustainable, using Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, climate-smart agriculture, transforming into a green and circular economy and fostering innovation,” added Al Tayer.
The UAE plays a crucial role in addressing the issues relating to global food security and is regarded as a leading donor to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The UAE leadership’s proactive vision has played a pivotal role in preserving the welfare of the citizens and residents and ensuring their access to high-quality food.
WGES adds to the UAE’s initiatives and projects that aim to build constructive partnerships to overcome common obstacles and activate the digital revolution in the management of a sustainable food system.
The most prominent of these projects are the Food Tech Valley project in Dubai; the national initiative ‘Naama’ to reduce food loss and waste in the UAE, and the global FoodTech Challenge.