Turkish Agriculture Minister: Combating Climate Crisis is a Global Security Issue
صورة: وكالة الأنباء الكويتية (كونا)
Turkish Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Yumakli emphasized that combating the climate crisis has become a national and global security issue during his participation in the COP31 conference in Antalya.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Istanbul, Nov 9 (KUNA) -- Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli on Monday described the fight against climate change as a national and global security issue. He made these remarks during a speech at an event titled “Food, Agriculture, and Health Day,” held on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, hosted in Turkey’s Antalya province.
Yumakli emphasized that climate change is no longer a threat to the future but an urgent reality the world is experiencing today, noting that this borderless challenge affects the entire globe. He added, “Soil fertility, effective water management, and ensuring uninterrupted food supply security are no longer merely economic matters but have become issues of national and global security.” He pointed out that the agriculture and water sectors are among the most directly and profoundly affected by the climate crisis.
The Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry affirmed that his ministry has implemented numerous structural reforms, ranging from agricultural production planning and smart farming technologies to developing drought-resistant seeds and digital water management. “Our goal is to protect our natural resources and ensure the sustainable fulfillment of the growing food needs of our population,” he said, adding, “Combating the climate crisis is a borderless issue that requires comprehensive solidarity. We know and believe that the sustainability of all policies we implement on the ground can only be achieved by relying on science, research and development, and academia.”
He noted that subsequent sessions would present important proposals to address the global climate crisis in the areas of food supply security, water policies, and sustainable agriculture.
The conference, hosted by Turkey for the first time, runs from November 9 to 20, with participants including government representatives, business sector actors, scientific communities, and civil society organizations from around the world. (End)
