The importance of collective responsibility for helping international countries fight climate change, poverty and hunger was the focus of the 13th Global Forum on Food and Agriculture.
Minister of State Pippa Hackett today (Friday 22 January) welcomed a joint communiqué agreed by Agriculture Ministers from around the world.
“The communiqué underlines the need to assess the sustainability of food systems, including hidden costs to society. and it recognizes the vital role of smallholders and small family farms and the importance of improving their access to the market, ”the Senator said.
“I also welcome the emphasis on the importance of local livestock breeds and local plant varieties that are managed by farmers.
« Of course, I also support the commitment to support measures to prevent further forest loss and ecosystem degradation, and to improve soil carbon and soil health. »
During the conference, Minister Hackett attended a breakout session on climate change. She noted:
“We know that countries that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change internationally are those that are already suffering from poverty and hunger. Hence we have a shared responsibility to act.
“Here in Ireland, Ag Climatise, our roadmap for the agricultural sector, will allow us to begin our journey towards fulfilling our commitment to developing a climate neutral food system that is compatible with the Paris 2050 temperature targets.
“It is our responsibility as policymakers to protect our environment, and it is right that the communiqué highlights the need to consider policy options to improve the sustainability of food systems.
It is up to everyone in the entire food production chain to do their part to curb climate change. To be effective, we need to help our farmers take action to reduce emissions and improve their own resilience.
“We should also remember that environmental, social and economic sustainability is not either / or. Many of the practices that have been shown to be effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions can have positive effects on farm productivity, as well as on biodiversity and, indeed, on the wellbeing of farmers. «
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