Tuesday, 22 February 2022 at 4:59 pm
Press Release APEC
Food security, food safety, and sustainable agriculture
Asia-Pacific has long been concerned about development, and as such,
The region works to mitigate the negative effects of the
APEC is advancing action to end the COVID-19 Pandemic
People don’t go hungry and are well fed, even though they take a lot of vitamins.
Take care of the earth.
Despite the fact that there are many,
Each member economy and its food systems are faced with the same challenges
With similar vulnerabilities, this is why collaboration
Our efforts to increase food security will be based on this principle
Chantanon Wannakejohn is the Chair of APEC.
Policy Partnership on Food Security
There is a
It is important to improve both quality and quantity
This includes improving our food production.
He said that we can trade our food products together.
While we are constantly looking for ways that we can grow and increase our business,
We need to reduce the environmental impact of production
Food value chains and support of good environmental health
outcomes.
APEC should play a role in addressing these issues.
Some of the key food security issues we face are:
Collectively, these are significant food producers
consumers.
Sustainability has been the main focus
area as APEC officials promote the region’s vision
Stabilize growth that is strong, balanced and secure.
It is inclusive, including ensuring food sécurité
safety.
Last year, Agriculture
Food ministersThey reaffirmed their commitment for an
Transparent, open, productive, sustainable, and resilient
APEC Food System launches a new 10-year food Security
roadmap.
This year, the Policy
Partnership for Food SecurityWe will be focusing on the development of
Concrete actions to implement APEC’s Food Security Roadmap
2030
Profit from the rapid development of digital
Technology over the course the pandemic, member countries
We are seeking to see a wider adoption global data standards.
Improve transparency and efficiency in food production
Value chains with a review scheduled for in
2025.
Digitalization and other innovative methods
Technology opens up new opportunities for food strengthening
Security by increasing productivity, minimizing food losses and
Assisting with climate change and natural catastrophes by reducing waste
Chantanon also facilitates food waste
added.
The member economies will look into domestic schemes
Programmes that encourage the creation of innovative products
Solutions, as well research and development of emerging technologies
Smart agriculture is one example of these technologies.
Public-private
Partnership will also play an important role in supporting
Members collective and individual efforts to reduce the
Food systems have a negative impact on the environment. This is why:
Economies are keen to increase public-private investment
Infrastructure and cold-chain to lower current levels
Food loss and waste
We are convinced of this.
The future of food security will be a key factor in economic growth.
How we can foster growth and create the environment for it
Balance in our economy, environment, and social fronts
Chantanon has been added. This is in keeping with the theme.
Priorities of APEC Thailand 2022
Thailand has
Its economic model of biocircular-green (BCG), was highlighted
As One
Its priorities for this year. Agriculture and food
sector are one the main focus industries.
Diversification of products and migration of low-value products
Commodities to value-added items
The Food Security Initiative
The August Ministerial meeting is scheduled
year.
Publication of the Policy Partnership on Food
Security
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