# WHO on Transforming Food Systems for Health and Climate

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2091621447794118804
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- Source language: English
- Duration: 1:19
- Published: 2026-09-14
- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/66J6Z6bxH651/en/who-on-transforming-food-systems-for-health-and-climate

## Transcript

[0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/66J6Z6bxH651/en/who-on-transforming-food-systems-for-health-and-climate) Our food systems are harming the health of people and planet.

[0:06](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/66J6Z6bxH651/en/who-on-transforming-food-systems-for-health-and-climate?t=6) Food systems contribute to over thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions and account for almost one third of the global burden of disease.

[0:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/66J6Z6bxH651/en/who-on-transforming-food-systems-for-health-and-climate?t=17) Transforming food systems is therefore essential by shifting towards healthier. WHO is committed to supporting countries to develop and implement policies to improve diets and fight climate change.

[0:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/66J6Z6bxH651/en/who-on-transforming-food-systems-for-health-and-climate?t=32) I'm therefore very pleased that over one hundred thirty countries have signed the COP twenty-eight UAE Declaration on Climate and Health.

[0:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/66J6Z6bxH651/en/who-on-transforming-food-systems-for-health-and-climate?t=42) Together, we can protect and promote the health of both people and planet. I thank you.