Ministry of Climate Change and Environment organises 11th national dialogue for climate ambition to enhance sustainable transport and achieve the UAE Net Zero 2050

  • Date: 19-Jul-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment organises 11th national dialogue for climate ambition to enhance sustainable transport and achieve the UAE Net Zero 2050

Mariam Almheiri: The UAE is keen to fulfil its global climate commitments and achieve climate neutrality goals by 2050. Signing the pledge is a step towards enhancing a sustainable and environmentally friendly transport sector capable of confronting climate change and supporting sustainable economic growth in the UAE. Dubai: Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, witnessed the launch of the 11th National Dialogue for Climate Ambition organised by the Ministry under the slogan 'Accelerating the Shift; Decarbonizing Ground Mobility' in collaboration with Emirates Driving Company. The 11th edition of the dialogue targets the transport sector and enhances its sustainability and participation in reducing carbon emissions in the UAE as part of the Year of Sustainability and before the UAE hosts the Conference of the Parties (COP28) meetings this year. The dialogue also saw 15 new companies joining the Climate Responsible Companies Pledge under the National Dialogue for Climate Ambition initiative. The event - held at the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi - was attended by His Excellency Mohammad Saeed Al Nuaimi, the acting undersecretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Khaled Al Shamili, CEO of Emirates Driving Company, representatives from the Ministry of