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***Note: this event has been rescheduled to July 27 at 11 AM EDT.*** Tune in next week for as we convene leading government officials working to draw attention to agriculture and its critical role in the battle against climate change. When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the focus tends to be on green solutions to meet the world’s growing demand for energy. But the global food system also is a key contributor to environmental degradation and emissions, and its climate impact is projected to worsen as the world population grows. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that more than a third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the production, distribution, and consumption of food. How might technologies and innovations developed in other sectors be applied to agriculture to help boost the efficiency and sustainability of our food supply? A new initiative launched by the UAE, the U.S. and other partnering countries aims to elevate the role of agriculture innovation on the global climate agenda: The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate seeks to catalyze global investment in agricultural research and development that will enable the industry to better combat climate concerns. Join us next week to hear from leaders behind this effort about what’s being done to address agriculture on a global scale, drive international collaboration on food security and prioritize investment in a sustainable future for food and farmers. You’ll hear from:
Event Details Farmers on the Frontier of Climate Change July 27, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT I look forward to seeing you online!
Andrew Sollinger Publisher | Foreign Policy
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