"Two of the world’s most pressing issues—climate change and food security—are closely interconnected," Ismahane Elouafi, the Executive Managing Director of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR), said at the "Science and Innovation for Low-Emission and Sustainable Food Systems" session held at COP29 in Baku, APA reports.
She emphasized that nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, forestry, and land use.
“We are here because we believe in the power of collective action, scientific innovation, and strategic collaboration to transform our agricultural systems into a solution to the climate crisis. The way we produce, process, transport, trade, store, and consume food must be at the heart of our efforts to combat climate change. Without significant transformation in these areas, the world will not be able to meet its climate and sustainable development goals,” she said.
"Given the important role agriculture plays in both emissions reduction and carbon sequestration, it is disappointing to note that only 4.3% of climate finance goes to agriculture. This share continues to decrease. However, today’s session is an opportunity to highlight the science and innovations that can make a difference,” she added.
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