Vilsack attending G20 Agriculture Ministerial in Italy this week

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is attending the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Florence, Italy, this week (Sept. 16-18, 2021), the place He’ll reaffirm America’ dedication to worldwide engagement on agriculture and make the case for joint movement on local climate, meals seurity, agricultural innovation, and nearer worldwide integration by way of commerce.

Vilsack and his ministerial counterparts will work To assemble consensus round shared considerations and particular shipables Prematurely of the G20 Leaders’ Summit 2021, which Shall be held in Rome Oct. 30-31, 2021. The G20’s membership, Which incorporates 19 nations and The eu Union, consists of 60 % of the world’s inhabitants, 80% Of worldwide GDP and 75% Of worldwide exports.

Thurs., Sept. 16

Secretary Vilsack will meet one-on-one with European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski; Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Current Tereza Cristina; and Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Insurance coverage policies Stefano Patuanelli

He Can additionally ship remarks On the G20 Open Discussion board on Sustainable Agriculture.

Fri., Sept. 17

Through the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, Secretary Vilsack will ship remarks focused on balancing the three dimensions of sustainability in meals methods

Sat., Sept. 18

Through the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, the Secretary will ship remarks Specializing in the G20’s contributions to the United Nations’ upcoming Food Systems Summit and Climate Change Convention (COP26).

He Can additionally meet one-on-one with Luis Planas, Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food.