G20: At Riyadh meet, ‘best practices’ to achieve agri targets discussed

G20 agriculture deputies meeting. (SPA)

• Achieving food security and resilient water systems are considered two of the greatest global challenges, with almost 800 million people suffering from hunger, and around 1 billion people still suffering from water scarcity

RIYADH: Exchanging best practices to set food loss and waste targets, promoting responsible investment in agriculture and fostering resilient water systems were the main topics discussed at the first G20 agriculture deputies meeting, hosted by the Saudi G20 presidency.
During the two-day meeting, agriculture and water deputies from the G20 members and invited guest countries and representatives from international organizations addressed the main challenges to food security and water management.
The meetings were chaired by the deputy minister for animal resources Hamad Al-Batshan and the deputy minister for water Abdul Aziz Al-Shaibani, from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA).
Achieving food security and resilient water systems are considered two of the greatest global challenges, with almost 800 million people suffering from hunger, and around 1 billion people still suffering from water scarcity.
Focusing on people empowerment and safeguarding the planet, the Saudi G20 presidency will aim to foster agreement on policies that address these challenges.