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How will we need to change the way we live in order
The regular use of renewable energy is one of the answers. Possibilities for alternative energy sources, including solar power, wind power, geothermal, water power and even nuclear energy. Iceland is determined to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 50 to 75 per cent by 2050 and become carbon neutral, notably by harnessing renewable energy sources such as geothermal heat (photo).

Iceland's Minister for the Environment Mrs Thorunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, visited FAO Headquarters on 10 March 2008 at the invitation of the Gender, Equity, and Rural Employment Division. In an interview with FAO's Liliane Kambirigi, she had this to say:
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2. The debate about biofuels and food prices: Iceland wants to strengthen cooperation with Rome-based food agencies for their know-how in support of small farmers.
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3. Emphasis on helping the most vulnerable and most likely-to-be-affected communities by addressing gender equity and the rights of indigenous people in the Arctic region.
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4. Iceland's message to the younger generation: "we all are powerful agents of change!"
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Tema(s): Biodiversidad, Bioenergía y biocombustibles, Seguridad alimentaria
Realizador: Liliane Kambirigi
 
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