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:
📊 Smart farm management balancing food needs with carbon reduction
🌳 Ecosystem conservation for sustainable landscapes
👩🌾 Farmer training programs for climate risk management
🔄 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.
