The UAE has unveiled the Emirates Youth Council for Agriculture, a new initiative designed to empower young Emiratis to lead innovation in agriculture and bolster national food security.
Launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in partnership with the Federal Youth Authority, the council was announced on the third day of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain.
The council brings together young professionals from across the UAE’s public and private sectors to advance smart agricultural practices, support youth-led research, and raise environmental awareness within communities.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the council will serve as a catalyst for impactful youth-led initiatives.
“This is a platform for innovation, a channel for solutions to environmental and food security challenges,”
she said.
Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, highlighted the cultural and economic importance of agriculture, calling it a source of sustainable income and family stability.
Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, emphasized the council’s alignment with the National Youth Agenda 2031.
“Youth Councils are now national laboratories—spaces where ideas are turned into action,”
he said.
As part of Youth Day activities, a Youth Circle session explored how families play a foundational role in cultivating agricultural values. Speakers echoed the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, stressing agriculture’s link to identity, heritage and the future.
The conference is part of the Plant the Emirates programme, which promotes local food production and environmental sustainability across the country.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
