About:

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launched the National Dialogue for Food Security (NDFS) as part of its strategy to develop agribusiness and responsible investment in agriculture and sustainable food systems. It is one of the main objectives of promoting research and development programs and adopting advanced technology to enhance food, water and environmental security.

It aims to:

discuss the various challenges and issues that contribute to enhancing the food security of the UAE.

Process:

It depends on managing constructive dialogue and discussion between the various actors and partners in the country from both the government and private sectors

In the form of a monthly meeting to ensure the application of the participatory design method.

Expected Outcomes:

A number of initiatives and campaigns will be launched aimed at making citizens' farms a major supplier of many agricultural crops and food products to major food supply companies operating in the UAE.

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As part of its strategic directions to enhance the participation of all sectors in achieving the UAE's goals towards achieving climate neutrality by 2050, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has completed the "National Dialogue on Climate Ambition" initiative for the year 2023.

It aims to:

exchanging experiences and the best effective ways to achieve climate neutrality 2050 between companies and local authorities and unite national efforts.

Process:

The initiative, which will continue its activities on an ongoing basis during the year 2023, depends on holding a monthly meeting, during which the needs, requirements and priorities of several sectors in the country are discussed separately.

Expected Outcomes:

A number of initiatives and campaigns will be launched that aim to raise climate ambitions, in order to support the UAE's endeavors towards achieving climate neutrality by 2050

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As part of its strategy to enhance food diversity, ensure its sustainability and biological diversity, and preserve the sustainability of fishing, agriculture, animal husbandry, and animal husbandry, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment organized forums and councils with customers, including fishermen, farmers, and animal breeders in the country.

It aims to:

listen to a detailed explanation from customers about the most important challenges faced by citizens of the country working in the aforementioned trades, and to discuss with them the best ways and mechanisms to overcome these challenges in order to ensure environmental sustainability.

Process:

23 forums were organized for all customers throughout the year 2022 with the aim of clarifying the new procedures and fees, in addition to introductory presentations of the re-engineered services in attendance with the participation of 512 customers.

About:

The fishing craft is one of the most important pillars of national food security, and fishermen play a prominent role in promoting this craft. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment held a council of fishermen's associations, where fishing activity is an important pillar to enhance the UAE's efforts to achieve sustainability, especially in light of the UAE's declaration of 2023 as the Year of Sustainability.

It aims to:

Learn about the challenges and opportunities to improve fishing activity in the country in order to ensure the promotion of food security sustainability.

Process:

During a meeting with Her Excellency the Minister, several issues of importance to fishermen were reviewed.

Overview:

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has taken a step aimed at continuing its strategy to ensure that all services are provided in accordance with standards of quality, efficiency and transparency, which contributes to flexibility and continuity of services.

Objective:

 The campaign aims to obtain customer inputs regarding the services provided and improve the services based on the inputs and feedback received 

Process:

Through a questionnaire measuring satisfaction, awareness and confidence about the use of digital services 2022, where 1189 responses were collected