Oman to take part in 2nd UN Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa
The summit will focus on addressing challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable food systems while supporting international efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Since the previous UN Food Systems Summit+2, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has aligned its sectoral strategies with both Oman Vision 2040 – particularly its 'sustainable environment' pill-ar for natural resource conservation – and the UN SDGs in coord- ination with guidelines from Food and Agriculture Organization.
The participation underscores Oman's commitment to global food security initiatives while implementing national policies for sustainable resource management. The summit comes as countries worldwide reassess food systems following recent global supply chain disruptions and climate change impacts on agricultural production. Oman's delegation will share the country's experiences in water resource management, fisheries sustainability and agricultural development during working sessions.
The high-level UN meeting will bring together policymakers, scientists and private sector representatives to evaluate progress since the 2021 Food Systems Summit and accelerate transformation towards more resilient, equitable and sustainable food production and distribution networks worldwide. Oman's involvement reflects its active role in addressing both regional and global food security challenges through multilateral cooperation.
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