São Paulo – The United Arab Emirates announced a national plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making it the first Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nation to do so. The UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative was announced on Thursday, state news agency WAM reported.
The announcement was made at Expo 2020 Dubai with the attendance of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi. “In achieving climate neutrality in the UAE by 2050, we aim to develop an approach that both drives sustainable economic growth and is an exemplar of working together to achieve a better future for humanity,” Al Nahyan said.
The announcement took place at the conclusion of the Government Accelerator for Climate Ambition and Economic Development, which took a holistic approach to developing the framework for the UAE’s pathway to net zero, leveraging strategies for green economic growth and job creation. The initiative integrated the work of ministries and private sector entities in cross-sectoral teams focused on fast-tracking effective policymaking and implementation.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda