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Emirates News Agency – Sakhr Kobash emphasizes the UAE’s key role in efforts to limit the effects of climate change globally
New Delhi, 13 October / WAM / The Speaker of the Federal National Council, Honorable Chakr Ghobash, affirmed that the UAE is keen to strike a balance between development on the one hand and maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment on the other. Today, thanks to the wise leadership of the Head of State, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, we in the UAE are actively participating in strengthening global efforts aimed at mitigating its effects. Climate change at regional and international levels.
This came in his speech before the ninth summit of the G20 Speakers of Parliament held at the India International Convention and Exhibition Center organized by the House of Representatives of the Republic of India in New Delhi. During October 13-14, 2023, “Parliaments for One Land, One Family and One Future.” One”. It was held in the presence of the Speaker of the People’s Assembly Om Birla and the Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of India Hon’ble Jadeep Dinakar and in the presence of the G20 parliamentary leaders.
His Excellency Sagar Khobash pointed out that the United Arab Emirates will host the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Expo City Dubai at the end of next November, the first conference since the Paris Agreement. It will present a comprehensive assessment of what has been achieved and what has been achieved in terms of policies and practices. It is concerned with global change to achieve concrete movement towards climate neutrality and maintaining the 1.5°C target.
He emphasized the important and vital role of the UAE in global efforts aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change at the regional and international levels. and supports energy conservation. The UAE will assert its leadership in making COP28 a conference for implementation, and not just for commitments.
He said that in line with the vision of the wise leadership of the UAE, COP28 leadership should be a turning point for achieving concrete and fundamental progress on global climate action, and that this transition is consistent with achieving a sustainable economy. and social development at the global level through its agenda based on four pillars: accelerating the achievement of an orderly, responsible and equitable transition in the energy sector, developing climate finance mechanisms, improving lives and livelihoods, and supporting the previous pillars by fully including everyone in the work of the Conference.
He emphasized that the phenomenon of climate change, many of whose effects we feel today, has become more dangerous than man’s ability to withstand its effects, and faster than his efforts to stop its expansion.
His Excellency said, “In line with the objectives of this Convention, I emphasize two fundamental things to ensure economic and social, as well as political, stability and international peace and security for all peoples of the world. :
The first is that confronting environmental and climate phenomena and investing in the development of renewable and clean energy sources, to achieve a fair, logical and responsible energy transition, today represents a shared responsibility that requires the concerted effort of all countries. A serious effort must be made to do justice to the South and the North, and the poor and developing countries, taking into account the conditions and needs of them.
The second point is that our race against time is not yet too late to use the advanced technology we have achieved to face the consequences of climate change, but it will not wait for us long, and we, like all continents, must start work immediately. The world, without exception, has faced huge consequences due to floods and unprecedented rise in temperature during summer this year, which was a warning to all of us.
For the transition to renewable energy sources, he stressed that all parliaments, in their legislative and oversight capacities, must work hard with their national governing bodies to achieve the following:
Develop and adopt long-term national decisions based on a strong and transparent legal framework that regulates all issues related to finance and investment in the renewable and clean energy sector or the regulation of all relevant inputs such as electricity, transport, fuel etc. Markets, etc. and review current policies and practices related to achieving sustainable development, particularly in relation to emergency measures countries can take to respond to natural disasters resulting from climate change.
Coordinating and working with regional and international parliamentary institutions to agree on renewable energy targets and ways to finance them to help achieve international equity in achieving sustainable development for the most affected and poorest countries.
He pointed out that the Federal National Council, in coordination with the Inter-Parliamentary Union, will organize a parliamentary conference in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates hosting the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Legislation and oversight work in line with countries’ efforts toward the lofty goal of ensuring a secure and sustainable future for all people without exception.
At the end of his speech, His Excellency emphasized the importance of the conference’s results, which will enhance collaboration between executive and legislative authorities at the national level and between parliamentary bodies at the international level.
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More than 50 male and female athletes took part in a boat parade on the Dubai Water Canal yesterday, coinciding with the country’s 52nd Union Day celebrations and the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Transition (COP28). Emirates Modern Sailing and Rowing Federation and Dubai International Marine Sports Club, in collaboration with China-based International Rowing Channel, launched the “Zero Carbon…
Clean Water” aims to reach more than 100 locations around the world, with the aim of raising awareness about environmental protection, sustainability and climate issues.
Attending the official ceremony of the initiative, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Emirates Modern Sailing and Rowing Federation and two members of the Board of Directors: Muhammad Abdullah Hareb Al Falahi gave the opening signal. , Khalid Al Owais, Managing Director and Chairman of the Technical Committee, Dubai International Marine Sports Club.
French Olympic champion Jean-Christophe Ronald, president of the International Rowing Federation and member of the International Olympic Committee, Dutchman Rudi van der Voon, president of the World Water Tourism Development Organization, presented the distinguished international athletes. and Asian Rowing Federation President Chin Wang Chi, Honorary President of the World Rowing Canal Organization. Vincent Gaillard, Executive Director of International Rowing Federation Manal Bahman, Emirates Nature-WWF Operations Director, Lee Can, Ambassador of International GCRA and World Wildlife Fund, Inland Waterways International and Leaders of the World Organization for Urban Cooperation. History Channel.
The participants of the parade signed their support and encouragement to the awareness initiative of the theme of the parade, “Zero Carbon, Clean Water”, and various yachts including Olympic divisions, singles, doubles and quads took part in it. and the famous Dragon Boat, all of which traveled over three kilometers.
• The “march” took place on the Dubai Water Canal and aims to raise awareness of environmental protection.
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The Relief, Recovery and Peace Day will focus on accelerating adaptation and addressing loss and damage, including in fragile and conflict-affected environments that face severe barriers to accessing climate finance and catalyzing action.
Health and the extent to which it affects and is affected by various climate extreme events is one of the most important issues to be discussed at the Conference of the Parties (COP28).
Increase in death toll
About 250,000 people could die from 2030 to 2050 due to malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress, according to the World Health Organization.
Infectious diseases will also increase their prevalence due to climate change. According to researchers, these diseases such as malaria have increased their prevalence in recent years in many parts of the world affected by climate change.
This phenomenon has led to an unprecedented rise in temperature, and this has a direct impact on human health and increases the stress on those suffering from certain chronic diseases, especially heart and respiratory diseases such as sun stroke in summer. and mental health.
Water and air pollution
Water and air are basic resources for human health, but increasing their pollution can have serious consequences on human health and lead to the spread of food, water and other vector-borne diseases. Fossil fuel emissions are a major contributor to water and air pollution.
Nutritional deficiency
Good food is a very important factor in maintaining human health, but changes in its quality due to climate change, whether agricultural or animal, can have a negative impact on public health.
The risks of climate change affect the health of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including women, children, the elderly, poor communities and individuals suffering from difficult health conditions, and increasing pressures on the health services sector due to the abundance of diseases.
Despite the risks of climate change to public health, the global response to these challenges remains, according to many, equitable. Immediate action is needed to save millions of lives, especially reducing emissions and accelerating the transition to clean energy.
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Prince Albert II of Monaco and Dr. Abdullah Al Mandouz, Director General of the National Meteorological Center and President of the World Meteorological Organization, emphasized the importance of supporting environmental charities at COP28 during a discussion session yesterday. World Meteorological Organization Pavilion.
The session was hosted by the MERI Foundation and moderated by the Foundation’s President, Francesca Cortes Solari. The session brought together a distinguished panel of global leaders and experts, including Dr. Abdullah Al Mandoos and Prince Albert II, Jim Chia. , Bruno Bussi, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Deputy Director of the Department of Ecosystems at the United Nations Environment Programme, Christian Chamber is Director of the Earth Fund.
Cooperation
The session addressed the theme “The Role of Philanthropy in Implementing the United Nations Climate Process” and strongly emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society and the role of this collaboration in achieving the United Nations’ ambitious goals. 2030, related to climate change, biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Abdullah Al Mandoos stressed the strong ties linking the organization with the private sector and effective participation with civil society. He emphasized on valuable partnerships with organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. He also provided an overview of key WMO initiatives such as early warning for all.
Sustainable Monitoring Funding Facility (SOFF), and the Climate Change Early Warning Initiative (CREWS), and Dr Al Mandoos called for greater engagement with the philanthropic world, noting that this is an underserved resource. Exploited by the system.
Prince Albert II of Monaco provided insights into Monaco’s commitment to environmental sustainability and addressing the challenges of climate change, both regionally and globally.
Investments
During the session, all emphasized the urgent need for major investments to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. They emphasized the importance of the 2019 Geneva Declaration and its open consultative platform as important tools to promote dialogue and cooperation between the private sector and environmental initiatives.
In conclusion, the event activities of COP28 highlighted the essential role of philanthropy in supporting and strengthening the efforts of international organizations such as the World Meteorological Organization. They emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts across sectors to effectively address global environmental challenges, and made an urgent call for increased philanthropic participation to strengthen international action efforts to combat climate change.
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