UAE: Officials say climate change bigger threat than Covid-19

UAE: Officials say climate change bigger threat than Covid-19

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Published: Sun 3 Apr 2022, 12:07 PM

Although Covid-19 continues to be a threat to humanity today, climate change remains the largest threat that humanity faces in this century, senior government officials said at the first Middle East and North Africa Climate Week conference.

“Covid-19 is, without a doubt, the most immediate threat humanity faces today. Climate change, on the other hand, continues to be the century's most pressing issue. Although the two issues are distinct, the principle of collaborating to address common global threats is the same. It is imperative that we join hands to embark on a new path to pursue green development by speeding up the change in the growth model and strengthening a low carbon economy through innovation,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, chairman of the World Green Economy Organization and managing director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).

He said the current period is fraught with both challenges and opportunities.

“On one hand, the pandemic has impacted global development and exacerbated obstacles to the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, while on the other hand, it has served