Dear MDBC Members,

As part of the “Solving Global Challenges together” the global campaign of the NL Business Hub network, you are invited to join us for the COP 28 DUBAI – NL Business Hub Network event on :

Water, Agriculture & Food
Date:      Thursday, 4 Dec 2023
Time:      14:00 – 15:00 hrs (UAE) / 18:00 – 19:00 hrs (MY)
Venue:    PwC Dubai, Emaar Square, Building 5 Floor, 11987 Dubai

🍲 Food, 🌾 agriculture, and 🚰 water: A Sustainable Food Value Chain – How do we create a food system that is healthier for people and our planet?

Whilst agriculture is an important contributor to the economy, the agriculture sector emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that contribute to climate change.
In this event we will discuss what actions we can take to drive regenerative agriculture, plant based eating, and food waste reduction in order to fight climate change.

The objectives of the event are:
1. Raise awareness about the sector’s impact on climate change and the interactions between food, energy, poverty, environment, and climate change.
2. Discuss what actions we can take to drive regenerative agriculture, plant based eating, and food waste reduction in order to fight climate change.
3. Address the critical inter linkages between water and food systems, exploring innovative solutions, and promoting sustainable best practices to ensure water and food security for a resilient future.

🎤 Speakers are (May be subject to change):

* Sonia Thimmiah (Senior Director Global Sustainability, Heineken) Regenerative Agriculture

* Virginia Yanquilevich (CEO, Dopper) Access to Clean Water for All

* Friesland Campina (TBC)

* David Alfrey (Lawyer and Member of the Global ESG Board, Clifford Chance) Legislation

* Peter Vandendriessche (Vice President Building Automation, Priva) Energy Efficiency

Moderator: Priya Sarma (Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Unilever)

The moderated panel discussion will focus on regenerative agriculture with less water and no pesticides, water scarcity, and new food technologies – algae, alternative proteins.

🎥 It will be livestreamed to all Dutch Chambers of Commerce worldwide.  You can connect by using the Teams link below. We hope to see you there!

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzY2YjMyYzUtYWEzZC00YjczLWEwMjEtZmQyNmMyN2RiYjMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22efefd593-41c5-49c4-b6f3-92303f664cef%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ec854f88-2381-49eb-ac7d-877fadd3d598%22%7d

Meeting ID: 335 166 040 630

Passcode: pzCe5B