In Room III of the prestigious ILO buildings, the FAO Committee is in session. Discussions focus on efforts to limit the resistance of microorganisms to chemical inputs while preserving the productivity of agricultural operations.
Signs are raised, amendments flow, and cooperation continues, leading to the emergence of a single resolution. Countries are realizing that their visions converge toward the same goal. This resolution has a universal scope and strengthens food security and farmers’ incomes through the various UN branches. Moreover, it adopts an approach inspired by the One Health concept. Delegations are seeking sustainable alternatives while mitigating threats to food security. During the debates, the atmosphere is silent and expressions are serious. The clauses proposed by the 24 participating countries are scrutinized, and due to time constraints, voting procedures follow one another quickly. Time is pressing, so Cameroon, the resolution’s spokesperson, had to submit amendments in order to speak and convince the committee to vote in favor of the resolution.By late afternoon, the vote takes place in favor of this ambitious and clause-rich resolution, which is adopted by a large majority. This marks a strong and fitting conclusion to the final day of the conference!
Nomin SANJAAJAMTS – Kiara SADASEEVEN