12th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to focus on the
twin goals of food security and net-zeronext month
Building on the success of its
2021 edition, the conference will return to the UAE on 28-29 September 2022 at
the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23August2022–Regional
policymakers and the agri-nutrient industry will come together at the 12th
annual edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Agri-Nutrients
Conferenceto address the twin goals of food security and net-zerofrom28-29
September 2022 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE.
The conferencewill be held under
the theme ‘Resolving Global Food Challenges with Agri-Nutrients’ and attract
hundreds of industry leaders from across the agri-nutrients value chain. The
prevalence of moderate to severe food insecurityhas been increasing slowly
since 2014, with the estimatedincrease in 2020 alone being equal to that of the
previous fiveyears combined. Approximately 2.37 billion people across the world
– nearly one in three –did not have access to adequatefood in 2020[1].
This puts the often-overlooked agri-nutrients
sector at the forefront to play a quintessential role in tackling global food
challenges. Approximately half of global food production is made possible today
by agri-nutrients2. Given the steady growth of the global population
combined with factors, such as land expansion and urbanization, the role of
agri-nutrients in feeding the world will be essential for years to come.
Building on the success of its 2021 edition, the 12th
GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference will return to Dubai to facilitate dialogue and
collaboration across the agri-nutrients value chain and address future looking
topics, including how the industry can enable climate-smart agriculture, the
way forward to mitigate fertilizer-related emissions, what investments will be
needed to achieve food security in the region[2],
and how key global trendsare impacting agri-nutrient markets.
With agriculture estimated to
contribute up to 24% of total GHG emissions worldwide3, a key focus
at the conference this year will be the role of sustainable agri-nutrients in loweringthe
climate impact of the agriculture sector and enabling the transition to net
zero. The two-day event will discuss the technologies, innovations,
partnerships, and funding needed to decarbonize the industry, while ensuring farmers
anywhere in the world are not required to pay more to acquire the necessary
nutrients for their food production.
The welcome remarks on day one,
28 September, will be delivered by Abdulrahman Al-Suwaidi, CEO, QAFCO and
Chairman, Agri-Nutrients Committee, GPCA, while the keynote address entitled‘Agri-nutrients:
At the heart of ending global hunger’ will be presented by Alzbeta Klein, Director
General, International Fertilizer Association (IFA). Later that day, Máximo Torero
Cullen, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will addressthe
ripple effects of the global
fertilizer crises and whether they present a threat to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), and industry experts willdiscuss the latest advancements
in reducing the environmental footprintof agri-nutrients.
Abdulrahman Shamsaddin, CEO,
SABIC Agri-nutrients and Vice-Chair, Agri-Nutrients Committee, GPCA, will
welcome delegates on day two, 29 September. He will be followed on stage by strategy
experts from the industry, who will discussglobal industry M&A trends and
regional consolidation trends in a fireside conversation.
Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun,
Secretary General, GPCA, commented: “Ongoing supply chain disruptions as a
result of the pandemic, rising food prices and now the Russia-Ukraine conflict
mean that the threat offood insecurity for millions of people globally is
growing rapidly. I look forward to welcoming global and regional stakeholders
from across the agri-nutrients value chain for two days of networking,
collaboration and thought-provoking discussions on how we can all work together
to address food security challenges within the region and globally, while
enabling the transition to net zero.”
Register at: www.gpcaagrinutrients.com
- ENDS -
About
the Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association
The
Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) was established in 2006 to
represent the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf. Today, the
association voices the common interests of more than 250 member companies from
the chemical and allied industries, accounting for over 95 percent of chemical
output in the GCC. The industry makes up the second largest manufacturing
sector in the region, producing over US$108 billion worth of products every
year.
GPCA
supports the petrochemical and chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf through
advocacy, networking and thought leadership initiatives aimed at helping member
companies to connect, share and advance knowledge, contribute to international
dialogue, and become prime influencers in shaping the future of the global
petrochemicals industry.
Committed
to providing a regional platform for stakeholders from around the world, GPCA
manages six working committees – Plastics, Supply Chain, Fertilizers,
International Trade, Research and Innovation, and Responsible Care – and
organizes six world-class events each year. The association also publishes an
annual report, regular newsletters and various other industry reports.
For
more information, visit www.gpca.org.ae.
No comments:
Post a Comment