UAE pushes resilient food systems through tech, trade and global cooperation
The United Arab Emirates stresses that food security relies on international trade, innovation and partnerships, outlining its 2051 strategy and related global actions.
Recent climate extremes and geopolitical tensions have revealed that food security depends on open trade, reliable maritime routes and technological innovation. The United Arab Emirates, despite its arid climate, has made resilience a strategic priority via its National Food Security Strategy 2051, aiming to broaden import sources, boost sustainable domestic output, cut loss and build shock-proof supply chains. The country is channeling funds into controlled-environment agriculture such as vertical farms, hydroponics, precision irrigation and AI-driven solutions, while programmes at the National Agriculture Centre nurture young and female farmers.
Internationally, the UAE spearheaded an FAO Council decision to monitor supply-chain disruptions and placed food systems at the centre of the COP28 agenda, securing a $200 million UAE-Gates Foundation partnership to aid smallholder farmers in the Global South. It also contributed $1.5 million to an Asian Development Bank fund to spread agricultural technologies across Asia and the Pacific, underscoring its belief that global cooperation is essential for resilient food systems.
Why it matters
Coordinated trade, technology and climate action are crucial for worldwide food availability and stability.
In this story
