UAE forms Council for Climate Change and Environment

A new council has been formed to reinforce the UAE’s policies and strategies on climate change, environmental and sustainable development.

The UAE Council for Climate Change and Environment was constituted today by Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment through a Ministerial Decision No (795) of 2016.

The council will develop plans towards achieving environmental objectives and also represent the UAE in regional and international negotiations related to the scope of work of the ministry.

The council will also create partnerships with the private sector and conduct studies and lead scientific research in fields related to the ministry’s work.

Commenting on the importance of the decision, Dr. Al Zeyoudi, who also chairs the council said, "Based on the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the orders of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, regarding the concrete actions to be taken on climate change issues, the ministry has come up with this decision to form the council.

"The ministry will seek to find innovative solutions for pressing environmental issues that we face without compromising economic development, and yet protect our culture and heritage. The council is expected to be a role model in playing the key leadership roles in climate change and environmental issues of the region," he added.