UAE views sustainability as a ‘global priority’: Al Tayer

Dubai / WAM

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy released on Wednesday the fifth ‘State of Green Economy Report’ during a ceremony at the Etihad Museum in Dubai.
The 2019 edition was compiled by the Council in collaboration with the Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa). It highlights the key achievements of active institutions and organisations in the green economy sector, as well as best practices, and success stories that help drive the transition to a green economy. The report also covers the policies to make the UAE a model for building a sustainable economy; achieving continuous growth without affecting natural
resources or the environment.
During the ceremony, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and CEO of Dewa, delivered a keynote speech in which he said, “Throughout last year, we celebrated the centennial birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who consolidated the foundations of sustainability in the UAE. This is continued by the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to promote the sustainable development and green economy. This is achieved based on a vision that anticipates the future in line with the UAE Centennial 2071, to ensure a happy and sustainable future for generations to come and make the UAE the best country in the world.”
Al Tayer went on to say that the UAE views sustainability as a “global priority” and is committed to combatting the impacts of climate change through relevant strategies and policies as per the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030 UN SDGs).
“In Dubai, we are working to achieve the goals of the eight principles of governance and the 50 Year Charter launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, which include improving the quality of life, developing Dubai’s society, and ensuring a bright future for the next generations,” he explained.
Al Tayer noted that the State of Green Economy Report 2019 includes the recommendation and key findings of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2018), which was held in Dubai last October.
The report features eight chapters that address a variety of key topics that constitute a roadmap to enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across all sectors, to contribute to a sustainable future. It highlights the vision and support of the leadership to the transition to a green economy, as well as empowering the youth by honing their capabilities and developing their skills to take leading roles in this domain. It also reviews the role of green transport, technological innovations and smart solutions and capacity building and knowledge sharing.