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.

The Head of State, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, met yesterday with the heads of several delegations participating in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Held at Expo City in Dubai.

This came within the framework of His Highness’ intensive meetings with leaders and officials on the sidelines of the conference.

During his meeting – separately – the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, in addition to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama, discussed their high-level bilateral relations. UAE and its allies, and ways to push them forward in various fields, especially development sectors, in addition to some regional and international issues of common interest.

The Head of State also reviewed with the guests the issues raised at (COP28) and the importance of joint work through the conference to produce practical and impactful results. Dangerous consequences of climate change around the world.

During these meetings, leaders and heads of delegations praised the efforts of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his speech at the World Climate Action Summit, announcing the importance of establishing a $30 billion fund for global climate solutions. This initiative is reflected in bridging the funding gap, in the field of global climate action.

An Emirati aid ship loaded with 4,016 tons of humanitarian supplies left this afternoon for Al-Arish in preparation for their entry into the Gaza Strip, as part of the humanitarian operation “Qaland Night 3” implemented by His Highness. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, head of state, “may God protect him”, to support the people, brother Palestinians in the Gaza Strip..

The ship, which departed from Fujairah port, carried 3,465 tonnes of food, 420 tonnes of shelter and 131 tonnes of medical aid, both donated by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation and the Foundation for Humanitarian Affairs. The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Foundation, in addition to the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, for charitable and humanitarian work..

The Head of State, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, last November 5 ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defense to launch “The Gallant Night 3”, a humanitarian operation to support the Brotherhood. Humanitarian support to the Palestinian people, in cooperation with humanitarian agencies in the country..

The UAE’s total aid to the fraternal Palestinian people before December 1 was more than 2,681 tons, while the total number of aircraft in the UAE airlift reached 92 aircraft..

The UAE’s commitment embodies the values ​​of solidarity and synergy with the brotherly Palestinian people, based on a long history of relief and humanitarian work during which the UAE is keen to provide all possible support..