The initiative aims make farming more environmentally friendly and resilient to climate change. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - Funding for a United States and United Arab Emirates-led initiative to make the world’s farming more environmentally friendly and resilient to climate change has grown to more than US$13 billion , a US official said on Monday.
“Climate change continues to impact longstanding agricultural practices in every country and a strong global commitment is necessary to face the challenges of climate change head-on,” US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement.
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