UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators strengthens global partnerships at London Climate Action Week

UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators strengthens global partnerships at London Climate Action Week

ABU DHABI, 6th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), has led a delegation to attend London Climate Action Week (LCAW), participating in strategic discussions, and addressing audiences at a series of high-level events.

LCAW is the latest of several international climate conferences driving forward the net-zero agenda, ahead of COP28 UAE.

The event focused on three key themes relevant to the UICCA’s core mission: accelerating the global clean economy; delivering fair, inclusive and just climate transitions; and expanding networks for whole-of-society action.

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the Abu Dhabi-based think tank and accelerator, which is committed to driving the transition to Net Zero, spoke at three high-level events during the week.

These occurred alongside several valuable bilateral conversations, where the UICCA engaged key stakeholders across international governments, finance, NGOs and private organisations. This included world-renowned think tank, Chatham House, advisory firm EY, and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, which empowers female entrepreneurs from across the globe to start, build and grow their businesses.

With a particular focus on identifying and scaling emerging climate technologies, the UICCA also