HE Mariam Almheiri meets Deputy President of Kenya to build momentum for sustainable food systems of the future
at Africa Climate Summit

• Her Excellency meets His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President of Kenya, to discuss how the two countries can work together to bolster Kenya’s school meals programme.
• Her Excellency underscores need for collective and inclusive approach, pointing to the Mangrove Alliance for Climate and AIM for Climate, as exemplars of multi-lateral action and urged the participation of African nations in these initiatives.
• UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead says UAE will stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Africa, to unlock the finance and investment needed to create sustainable food systems and combat climate change.
• Her Excellency reiterates call for “governments to demonstrate leadership by signing the first-ever Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action.”
• Her Excellency tours the International Livestock Research institute, a part of CGIAR, and interacts with the scientists and researchers on agricultural innovation.