- FAO Director-General praises Brazil’s commitment to end hunger.
- Minister Teixeira discusses Brazil’s role in COP30 in 2025.
- Collaboration aims to strengthen sustainable agrifood systems.
Bilateral Talks Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation
In a significant bilateral meeting held in Rome, H.E. Luiz Paulo Teixeira, Brazil’s Minister for Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture, sat down with the FAO Director-General at the 44th Session of the FAO Ministerial Conference. It was a moment that clearly illustrated Brazil’s commitment to working alongside FAO, as the Director-General extended a warm welcome to the Minister, emphasizing Brazil’s integral role in global agriculture. Over the years, this partnership has built a solid foundation for collaborative efforts against hunger and food inequity.
Focus on Climate and Forest Restoration
The dialogue showcased Brazil’s ambitious targets, particularly in light of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November 2025, which Brazil is set to host. Teixeira voiced Brazil’s intention to highlight various achievements at the conference, including advances in forest restoration and the protective measures being employed in the Amazon. Moreover, discussions turned towards the strategic implementation of South-South and Triangular Cooperation, which are crucial mechanisms for advancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
Commitment to Sustainable Agrifood Systems
Both leaders acknowledged the importance of the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39), also scheduled for Brazil in 2026. The Minister stressed Brazil’s enthusiasm about its partnership with FAO, reiterating the organization’s critical role in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. As they concluded their meeting, there was a consensus on the need to push forward with initiatives aiming to create resilient, inclusive, efficient, and sustainable agrifood systems that are in line with the FAO’s mission and the Brazilian government’s objectives.
The recent meeting between the FAO Director-General and Brazil’s Minister Teixeira underscores the ongoing commitment of both parties to tackle global hunger and promote sustainable agriculture. As Brazil gears up for critical events like COP30 and LARC39, their collaborative efforts may have significant implications for global agrifood systems and climate action. Strengthening their partnership appears to be a priority to address these pressing global challenges.
