China’s Climate Action & Food Security: UN Expert Weighs In

As climate change reshapes our world, China is doubling down on innovative agricultural strategies to secure its food future – and the UN is taking notes. Carlos Watson, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative to China, highlights how the world's most populous nation balances environmental goals with feeding 1.4 billion people.

\"China's 14th Five-Year Plan shows strong political commitment,\" Watson tells CGTN, praising initiatives like the 30-60 carbon targets (peak emissions by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2060).

Key achievements:

• 8-year streak of grain output over 1.3 trillion kg
• Pioneering low-carbon dairy farming in Yunnan's Karst ecosystem
• Reviving climate-resilient crops like millet and ancient rice varieties

The FAO collaboration focuses on four game-changers:

1. Smart farm management balancing food needs with carbon reduction
2. Ecosystem conservation for sustainable landscapes
3. Farmer training programs for climate risk management
4. Transforming food systems through tech-driven supply chains

Watson emphasizes: \"Climate-Smart Agriculture isn't just about crops – it's about building resilient communities.\" As global food prices fluctuate, China's mix of policy muscle and grassroots innovation offers lessons for nations fighting climate hunger.

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The strong political commitments to address climate change

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