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Minister of Agriculture participates in Zero Waste International Forum in Istanbul
via Libya Herald1 min read
Abdel Latif Al-Taher, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, attended the Zero Waste International Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 5. The forum is a significant global event focused on transforming the relationship between humans, resources, consumption, and environmental protection. During his address, the Minister highlighted food security as a major global challenge, noting that post-production losses and agricultural waste negatively impact national economies and food supply chains. He stated that the Tripoli-based Libyan government prioritizes food security through policies supporting local production, improving supply chain efficiency, and reducing agricultural losses to enhance resource sustainability and ensure stable food for citizens. Organized by the Zero Waste Foundation, the forum gathered over 5,000 high-level participants from more than 180 countries, including over 120 ministers and 200 mayors, alongside representatives from international organizations, experts, academics, the private sector, and environmental groups. Its objective is to advance international efforts to reduce waste, particularly food loss, and foster a sustainable, waste-free future.
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