Dubai reveals five key initiatives to secure food supply by 2030

The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) on Sunday, 25 October, detailed five strategic initiatives under the Dubai Food Security Strategy 2030, aimed at securing the emirate’s food supply through local production and diversified import channels. Approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the framework aligns with the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051. Five pillars for supply chain resilience The strategy is structured around five core pillars: food availability, affordability, quality and safety, sustainability, and industry empowerment. Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of DECCA, stated that the authority will oversee the implementation of these goals in partnership with federal entities and the private sector to position Dubai as a global leader in sustainable food systems. The first initiative targets sustainable local production by expanding fisheries, developing the livestock sector, and establishing new cooperatives for small-scale farmers. These projects are designed to maximize resource efficiency and increase the competitiveness of Dubai-based food producers. Diversifying imports and reducing waste To mitigate risks from global market fluctuations, the second initiative focuses on diversifying food import destinations. DECCA will partner with importers of strategic food commodities to build a supply system capable of adapting to market shifts and emergencies. The third initiative…