First Ministerial Conference on Low-Emission Food Systems, April 2023
· Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD (International)
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MC · Mathias Cormann Wiki · OECD WikiFirst Ministerial Conference on Low-Emission Food Systems, April 2023ContextMr. Mathias Cormann, OECD Secretary General, gave remarks at the first Ministerial Conference on Low-Emission Food Systems, 13 April 2023.
Why it mattersCormann calls for measuring the carbon footprint of food.
Problems raised- Food security must be ensured for a growing population.
- Farmers' livelihoods are at stake.
- Food systems harm the environment.
Solutions proposed- Make food systems lower-emission.
- Measure and monitor carbon footprints in food.
- Coordinate stakeholders through the OECD Global Forum.
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