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Emirates News Agency – Mohammed bin Rashid: During the Expo 2020 tour, the UAE showed the world a different picture of creativity that touched the minds and hearts of all sections of the community.
He addressed a message, at the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence of Maktoum bin Mohammed.
– Mohammed bin Rashid: “God willing, Emirates and Dubai will be with their brilliance, strength and communication ability … creating the future … with exceptional government and the leadership of my brother Mohammed. Bin Saeed.”
Dubai, 31 March / WAM / Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, confirmed that “God bless him”, “during the Expo 2020 trip, the United Arab Emirates showed the world”. Touching the minds and hearts of all sections of society, the Sons of the Emirates demonstrated a different picture of creativity. ”Their ability to face difficulties and challenges.
During his recorded speech at the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai, he stressed that the United Arab Emirates will always be the center of mind-alignment and future creation with an exceptional government and leadership of Sheikh Mohammed. Bin Saeed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
His Highness said: “Every moment of this journey, we reflect the values of love and hospitality of the people of Emirates … today is not the end of Expo 2020, but a new beginning … Emirates and Dubai, God willing, will endure in their ingenuity, strength and ability to connect minds. ..And he created the future … under this exceptional government and under the leadership of my brother Mohammed bin Saeed. ”
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Governor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Dubai, witnessed the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai in Al Wasl Square this evening (Thursday). The World Event closes today (Thursday). The Japanese city of Osaka is preparing for the next edition of the Expo.
The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Supreme Chairman of the Emirates Group and Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai High Committee for Expo 2020. Sheikh Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Culture and the Arts Commission; His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Director General and several other officials.
More than 190 countries participated in the “Expo 2020 Dubai” which started on October 1, 2021, as well as international organizations, organizations and institutions, local and international organizations, educational organizations and the largest session. The world’s largest exhibitions, the oldest in history, have the most comprehensive content, and most importantly, the most profound impact in terms of its time, in which the world is preparing for a new beginning on the path of progress and development.
The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates, followed by a speech by the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Commissioner General of Dubai, Expo 2020. Blessings to the brilliant leadership for the tremendous success of this exceptional session of the Expo which will be remembered in history.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of the Emirates Group, lauded the great effort behind this honorable success of the historic session of the Grand World Exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. The High Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai stressed that His Highness’s motivation is one of the most important reasons for presenting a historical version of the event, thanks to the efforts of a large team led by Her Excellency Reem Bint Ibrahim Al. Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Hon’ble Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of this historic session and especially to the great cooperation shown by the Bureau of International Exhibitions since the success of the United Arab Emirates Hosting. As well as thousands of volunteers and members of various work groups, the event is proud to be held in a very dignified manner within an organized work organization.
He listed the most important venues that the Expo has seen in the last six months, the first of which was the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the United Arab Emirates, which came to affirm its status as a land of tolerance, coexistence and peace. The anniversary of Expo 2020 Dubai will be a symbol of hope and a symbol of the strength of human will.
At the end of his speech, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan expressed his willingness to attend the Expo Osaka 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, inviting the knowledge, innovations and ideas presented by the Dubai Expo as inspiration to create a new world. He said: We are bidding farewell today to Expo 2020 Dubai with its best and most influential trip. And we look forward to his enduring legacy that our sons and daughters will carry forward to accomplish his immense goals. A harmonious global community. ”
His Excellency Jay Sol Choi, Chairman of the General Assembly of the International Exhibition Bureau addressed the gathering, in which he expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the brilliant leadership of the United Arab Emirates for their support. The pillar for the success of the great global event in which the world came together to advance the march of human progress in various fields of development.
He also stressed during his speech that the success of Expo 2020 Dubai was the result of the vision behind its successful organization, which was first held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, as well as witnessed a global event. Establishing independent halls for more than 190 countries, emphasizing the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, this session was the result of a joint venture based on the key role of the United Arab Emirates, which concluded with the contributions of the Bureau of International Exhibitions. As a regulatory body and as all participating countries around the world.
Choi pointed out that Expo 2020 Dubai is a testament to the world’s ability to travel between challenges, depending on the collaboration to achieve this goal. He noted the value of the event, which was held under the slogan “Connecting Minds … Creating the Future”. Discussing the challenges and opportunities that exist in the world and presenting new generations are tools that will help them build a better future.
The Chairperson of the General Assembly of the International Exhibition Bureau invited all participants to Expo 2020 Dubai to take with them the visions and ambitions that each of them has had over the past six months. Being in Dubai with creative ideas is one reason to better change the world’s approach and they have the next step of putting its noble goals into practice.
After that, a ceremony was held to hand over the Expo flag, which marks the move to its next stop in the Japanese city of Osaka, where Expo 2020 was handed over by Dubai Commissioner General Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The Expo flag was presented to officials by the International Bureau of Exhibitions, the global organizer of the exhibition. The Expo, in turn, handed over the flag to Osaka Expo officials, Expo 2025 Osaka Minister His Excellency Wakamia Kenji and Yashimura Hirofumi. The Governor of Osaka has begun preparations for the city of Osaka to host the event in 2025, in a symbolic step to close the curtain of Expo 2020 Dubai.
In the end, the audience watched a dazzling concert in which international star Christina Aguilera and international artist Yo-Yo Ma, one of the most famous cellists in the world, besides the famous singer, received many prestigious awards. , Nora Jones, songwriter and pianist, attended the concert.
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Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE’s sustainability and climate change efforts are constant in our comprehensive development journey
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the Cabinet meeting held in conjunction with the COP28 conference at Dubai’s Expo City.
In a blog post on the “X” site, His Highness said: At the beginning of the “Cabinet Meeting”, we reviewed the results of the state’s national efforts in the field of environment, including more than 120 decisions on sustainability, climate change, The development of our natural resources published by the Council over the last five years… and we launched more than 60 new decisions in 2023 alone, creating a coherent set of policies, legislation, strategies and initiatives. Efforts to participate with the world in addressing the effects of climate change and its file.
His Highness added: National strategies and policies in the field of environment and climate change have yielded results, as the country ranks second in the world in energy transition, in the Global Green Future Index 2023 “GFI”, and the sixth in the world per capita solar energy consumption rate, and it is worth 50 billion dollars. It has invested over .70 billion in clean energy projects in countries, pledging to invest an additional $50 billion in the sector over the next decade.
His Highness continued: The UAE continues to be active and proactive in the field of sustainability and climate change, and our efforts in this field are parallel to those of economic development, and are an essential and sustainable component of our comprehensive and continuous development. Process, God willing.
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African civil society has identified five key priorities for combating climate change: adaptation, losses and damages, food and land use systems, and forest conservation and restoration.
This was announced by UNANDA Third World Executive Secretary Chekov Sir during an event held on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Conference “COP28” in Dubai.
The “Anda Third World” organization represents a group of African non-governmental organizations, and these organizations met within the framework of a common platform, which was launched during the “COP”, an alliance of the African Development Bank Group and civil society. Climate and Energy.
African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina said: “The continent must benefit from its natural wealth. African economies should not be measured by their GDP, while Africa’s wealth should be assessed by its natural capital.”
“The continent’s vast mineral resources, forests and renewable energy must play a part in the balance,” he added, pointing out that the Congo Basin is the world’s largest carbon reserve, but is not taken into account in the overall assessment. Domestic production of countries in the region.
The coalition supports calls by African leaders to transfer special drawing rights on climate finance to Africa, including the African Development Bank.
The coalition calls on the international community, governments and development partners to comprehensively implement best practices, innovations and technologies and engage farmers and local communities, especially women and youth, in an approach that integrates science and traditional knowledge without harming biodiversity. or compromising community resilience.
He called on parties to ensure that adaptation and resilience are at the heart of African economies vulnerable to climate change.
The Bank’s Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Beth Dunford, confirmed during a discussion with civil society that the alliance is “very important” for Africa, noting that the Bank allocates 64% of its funding to adapt to climate change. continent, and it has now opened a window for climate action aimed at providing specific resources and technical assistance to least developed countries on the continent.
For his part, Alliance President Augustine Njamanshi praised the relationship between development finance institutions, civil society and the private sector in combating climate change in Africa.
“Doubling adaptation financing will not be enough for the continent because governments have already spent a lot of money,” he said, adding that civil society and the private sector, especially banks, must work together for the continent’s benefit.
In turn, Ecotrades Fund Executive Director Pauline Nantungo Kalunda said, “Civil society and the private sector’s collaborative work has enabled 15,000 smallholder farmers to plant trees to increase carbon storage,” calling for the removal of barriers. Prevent communities from accessing climate finance.
Mithika Mwenda, President of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, a strong network of over 1,000 African climate organizations, emphasized the catalytic role of civil society and praised the partnership with the Bank.
“Government, the private sector and civil society are forming a ‘parallel’ in the fight against climate change in this coastal country,” said Roger Barrow, Burkina Faso’s environment minister.
• The African Development Bank allocates 64% of its financing to climate change on the continent.
5 Priorities:
– adaptation.
– Losses.
– Damages.
– Food and land use systems.
– Conservation and restoration of forests.
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According to a study conducted by the Regional Center for Strategic Analyzes in Abu Dhabi, sustainability strategies and tackling climate change are at the top of the national action agenda in the UAE. The UAE’s contributions and initiatives during COP 28 gained greater regional and international momentum, support for achieving a better harmonized formula for environmental protection and sustainability, and international pledges to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars to finance climate and sustainable projects.
Interregional said the UAE is making progress in strengthening its environmental leadership by investing tens of billions of dollars and providing legislation, regulatory frameworks, initiatives and policies to address climate change. Participation in dozens of contracts and initiatives around the world.
In this context, Interregional released the “UAE Environmental Achievement Index 2023” to monitor and track the performance of the country’s environmental initiatives in the field of environment and climate, measuring and monitoring 32 sub-indicators since its inception. “UAE Vision 2021” in 2010 to 2022. He also gave predictions till the year 2030.
The Environmental Performance Index is the arithmetic mean of four sub-indicators, namely: climate change, biodiversity, maintenance of a healthy and clean environment and environmental awareness and behaviour, as per the guidelines for developing composite indicators issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The center emphasized that the UAE’s approach to climate change has become a priority for government action, in an effort to be “zero climate neutral” and invest in green resources. In this aspect. He explained that there are many motives and reasons behind the UAE’s high priority of addressing the phenomenon of climate change. This comes in the backdrop of the state’s keenness to achieve its strategic plans on climate change. Among the key concepts that have made climate change a government priority are the catastrophic effects worldwide, in particular: droughts and floods, inundation of cities, waves of displacement, damage to agriculture and infrastructure, and degradation. Global food security crises.
The UAE has adopted a comprehensive approach to addressing the climate change crisis, seeking to achieve environmental sustainability through an integrated legislative and regulatory framework, in coordination and cooperation with the international community in this regard. Approach: Localize clean energy, adopt peaceful nuclear energy and support climate legislation and knowledge frameworks, and coordinate with the international and regional community to support international efforts to address climate change. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the UAE has won the trust of the international community to host COP28 from here.
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