Heidi Kühn, founder and CEO of the organization Roots of Peace and a recipient of the World Food Prize, held a meeting with Joseph Senninger, Consul General of Luxembourg and Executive Director of the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office, in Sausalito, California.
According to EDnews, the meeting focused on the role of agriculture in peacebuilding, food security, and the sustainable use of land within the framework of the Mines to Vines initiative.
During the meeting, which took place at The Spinnaker restaurant, the parties assessed the prospects for transnational partnerships promoting peace across the Pacific region and Asia.
Particular attention was given to the rehabilitation of conflict-affected areas through agriculture, strengthening the economic resilience of local communities, and creating safe and sustainable living environments.
Heidi Kühn noted that more than 110 million landmines in over 70 countries around the world continue to pose a serious threat to human lives and land use. According to her, the primary objective of the initiative is to transform war-damaged areas into productive agricultural land, contribute to global food security, and create a safer environment for future generations.
The meeting also highlighted projections indicating that the world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. In this regard, the restoration of arable land was emphasized as a matter of strategic importance.
The participants underscored that addressing the consequences of war and reintegrating demined territories into economic circulation are among the key factors for sustainable global development.
It was also noted that the International Eurasia Press Fund and Roots of Peace have maintained long-standing cooperation in combating the threat of landmines, implementing humanitarian initiatives, and supporting the recovery of post-conflict areas.
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