Summary of COP28 tem a maior fazenda vertical do mundo | Jornal da Band

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COP28, the upcoming United Nations Climate Change conference, will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and will focus on the importance of the food system in reducing its environmental impact. One of the innovations that the conference will highlight is the world's largest vertical farm, located in Dubai and called "BUICA" which stands for "your garden" or "your orchard" in Arabic. The farm, owned by Dickinson Cold Chain Solutions and Emirates Hydroponics, produces around 10,000 tons of food per year using hydroponic techniques and without using pesticides. The farm can produce continuously without external factors, reducing the emissions of pollutants as transportation is part of the food system.

• 00:00:00 In this section, we learn about the largest vertical farm in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is called "BUICA," which translates to "your garden" or "your orchard" in Arabic. The farm is three stories tall and produces around 10,000 tons of food per year using hydroponic techniques. The seedlings are grown in mats and then transferred to trays, where they are harvested after one month. The farm does not use pesticides, degrades the soil, and produces more food using a smaller area compared to traditional agriculture. The director of production, Robert Fellows, explains that the farm can produce continuously without being affected by external factors such as heat, drought, and pests. The proximity of the consumer to the farm also reduces emissions of pollutants as transportation is part of the food system. The President of COP28 from the United Arab Emirates highlights that the challenges of climate change and food systems are interconnected, and they need to be addressed together. The food system accounts for 1/3 of global emissions, so the COP28 seeks to find innovative solutions to reduce its environmental impact.