Look: EU envoys plant mangroves to support UAE’s fight against climate change

Look: EU envoys plant mangroves to support UAE’s fight against climate change

They support country's initiative to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030

Published: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 6:19 PM Last updated: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 6:20 PM

A high-level delegation of ambassadors and representatives from the European Union visited Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island to highlight the role of mangroves in mitigating climate change and support the UAE’s initiative to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030.

Andrea Matteo Fontana, the European Union Ambassador to the UAE, along with ambassadors and representatives from 16 EU member states planted mangroves and raised awareness about the importance of these ecosystems.

“Jubail park is a good example of nature-based solutions. Mangroves have a carbon-storing superpower and are vital for our planet. They absorb up to 10 times more carbon than a tropical rainforest. Ahead of COP28 UAE, we are taking a stand against climate change,” Fontana said.

The delegation planted mangroves in support of the UAE’s ambitious initiative to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030 and contribute to the efforts of the UAE-led Mangrove Alliance for Climate.

Fontana noted that the EU is a climate leader and investing efforts to fight climate change and preserve the planet.

“The EU will plant 3 billion trees by 2030 in order to decrease emissions and show