Let’s pledge that no water or food is wasted: agriculture minister

The Iranian minister of agriculture, at the International Conference on Combating Water and Food Waste in Turkey, highlighted the water challenge and emphasized the importance of proper water resource management and reducing food waste as a solution to preserve this vital resource. Gholamreza Nouri, at the International Zero Waste Forum attended by senior officials from various countries, ministers, researchers, and representatives of international organizations in Turkey, thanked Ms.

“Amina Erdogan” and Mr. “Ibrahim Yumalki” for their initiative in organizing this meeting.He stressed the global importance of protecting vital water and food resources, adding: “Water and food resources, in addition to their decisive role in economic, social, and environmental stability, also hold a special place in religious teachings.”Stating that Iran is a land with a historical background in water management, he said: “Thousands of years ago, the Iranian nation, by inventing the qanat, taught the world the art of living in the heart of the desert.”

The minister of agriculture, referring to the effects of climate change, repeated droughts, and water stress on the country, added: “The world today faces three challenges: ‘decreasing renewable water resources,’ ‘growing food demand,’ and ‘increasing agricultural product waste.'”