“By acting together, significant and lasting progress can be made for the future of African agriculture,” said Mr. Sadiki, at the closing of the 33rd session of the Regional Conference of the United Nations for Food and Agriculture (FAO) for Africa.
On this occasion, Mr. Sadiki spoke of the in-depth and fruitful discussions that took place during the conference, noting the importance of implementing the resolutions adopted and catalyzing the necessary change in Africa’s agri-food systems.
And to note that this high-level conference, chaired by Morocco, marked a significant step in South-South cooperation, highlighting the African continent’s commitment to the transformation of food systems to face growing climate challenges.
With the participation of 40 ministers and delegations, discussions focused on strategies to strengthen farmers’ resilience and adaptation to environmental changes.
The Moroccan strategy “Green Generation 2020-2030” was at the heart of these debates, he noted, highlighting initiatives focused on the preservation of natural resources, in particular water, as well as on the improvement of soil fertility.
Issues related to water management were also at the center of concerns, with particular emphasis placed on programs to save and mobilize this vital resource.
Participants also took a close look at animal and crop production practices, looking for ways to optimize their efficiency while minimizing their environmental footprint.
These discussions helped develop a detailed roadmap for the next two years, highlighting the importance of continued collaborations among African nations to address these common challenges, he concluded.
Organized under the aegis of the Kingdom of Morocco, this three-day conference offers a major opportunity for African countries to discuss practical and concrete solutions for food security and improving agricultural production and to define priorities with FAO for the next two years, with the aim of achieving transformative and sustainable change in agri-food systems across the continent.