DEWA releases thought leadership paper on climate resilience

DEWA releases thought leadership paper on climate resilience

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) released a thought leadership paper on climate resilience at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The paper, which was developed by DEWA in cooperation with Marsh, a global risk advisor and part of Marsh McLennan Group, demonstrates the methods and mechanisms implemented by DEWA to ensure continuous climate resilience at the solar park. The methods aim to mitigate the effects of climate change and effectively handle different scenarios and risks that may occur over the following decades. The paper was released during a discussion session titled “Risk to Resilience: Adapting to Climate Challenges”. During the session, DEWA and Marsh presented the findings of the study and highlighted DEWA’s efforts to ensure the highest levels of readiness and current and future climate risk management. The session also underscored DEWA’s efforts to enhance the resilience of the power and water sectors and constantly develop its proactive risk management capabilities. This enhances DEWA’s growth and prosperity and consolidates its position as one of the best utilities in the world. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said, "We follow the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,