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11/18/22, 1:24 PM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer highlights WGEO efforts for effective measures, dialogues on climate action, net-zero commitments at COP27
agreement through negotiations, capacity-building, knowledge-sharing and partnerships. The Middle East and North
Africa (MENA) region plays a pivotal role in the effective implementation of climate action. Holding COP27 in Egypt,
and COP28 in the UAE next year would provide the impetus to accelerate action against Climate change.”

“To further spearhead the transition towards a green economy, the UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the UAE to join the
Global Alliance for Green Economy, announced by the WGEO during the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai
2022 to play a pivotal role in promoting climate action, food security and resilient climate development. The organisation
called for supporting this global alliance to accelerate the transition towards a green economy, achieve the goals of
sustainable development and the implementation of the Paris Agreement by harnessing financing, technology, capacity
building, and other factors that contribute to enabling the green economy. In support of the UAE’s leadership in
addressing climate change and the global climate agenda, the WGEO has established many strategic partnerships and
initiatives to holistically address unprecedented climate change challenges, including hosting the UNFCCC-WGEO
Regional Collaboration Centre for MENA and South Asia. Moreover, the WGEO received the Observer Member
accreditation from the UNFCCC at COP26,” Al Tayer added.

“The UAE supports the global efforts aimed at addressing climate change by offering effective solutions to support low-
carbon local sectors, implementing pioneering projects that support its future strategies and aspirations and building a
successful model for a new green economy that can attain economic sustainability while preserving the environment for
current and future generations. In line with the vision and directives of our wise leadership, the UAE has launched the
UAE Net Zero strategic initiative 2050, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon
Emissions Strategy 2050.

These strategies aim to achieve net-zero emissions and provide 100 percent of the total power production capacity from
clean energy sources by 2050. Furthermore, in 2022, the first-ever MENA Week was hosted by the UAE Government,
represented by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the WGEO, and Dubai Electricity and
Water Authority (DEWA), in collaboration with the UNFCCC, and accelerated the momentum towards COP 27,” Al
Tayer stated.

“These feats are not possible without the active participation of all stakeholders. The latest climate policy landscape and
the UAE’s nomination to host key climate dialogues provide the private sector with significant opportunities to reshape
how they operate and transform our business. As we look forward to creating a better future for us and the next
generations, I would like to welcome global leaders and the corporate sector to be a part of this journey and promote
successful green economic solutions that meet current and future economic and environmental needs, including achieving
net-zero goals. On behalf of the WGEO, I would like to assert that we will continue to support the efforts to foster this
net-zero transition and facilitate the collaboration between governments, the private sector, and the international
community through our various initiatives," Al Tayer said in conclusion.

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