Minister of Climate Change and Environment Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zewaidi said that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, was a pioneer in the work to preserve natural resources and sustainability, at a time when these meanings are not as widespread as now . He pointed out that the late Sheikh Zayed was well-known for his wisdom in all his steps. Since the early beginnings of the UAE, he was confident of the importance of diplomacy and soft power, which was the strong and good relations with various countries and the millions of charitable and development projects launched by Sheikh Zayed around the world. , "Perhaps the greatest embodiment of the concept of soft power is to name the children of the UAE (Ayal Zayed), and the subsequent appreciation. Al-Zuwaidi explained that he clearly touched on the concept of soft power during the campaign launched by the UAE to host the headquarters of IRENA. He was then working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The UAE delegation headed by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, And the campaign began in the state of Cape Verde, a small archipelago located in West Africa and may not have heard many, and there the delegation discovered that the late Sheikh Zayed has supported the state and its economy by supporting the export of lobster lobster until it became The first exporting countries. Another position mentioned by Zouidi when the delegation visited the State of Ivory Coast, the President told them that Sheikh Zayed is the one who bear the expenses of building the presidential palace.

Non-current stories

This came during a dialogue session organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment at Al Watan Library yesterday, in cooperation with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, to launch the Arabic version of the book «for the population of this planet - Zayed legacy in sustainable development», In September, on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Al-Zuwaidi explained that the book contains a wide range of stories, attitudes and experiences of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which has not been written before, about its application of the concept of sustainability and its use of modern technology in the conservation of natural resources and benefit the life Millions of people in several countries around the world. And his innovations that contributed to sustainability, from the development of Aflaj to irrigation, through his contributions to several developing countries around the world, which have promoted the social and economic growth of these countries, and have contributed and continue to improve the lives of millions of people.

The Minister of Climate Change and the Environment noted that the book "Towards the Population of the Planet - Zayed a Legacy in Sustainable Development" highlights the global model presented by the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, The environment and development of the local economic system of the UAE and several other countries, depending on the agricultural sector and environment in general, innovation and sustainability. "He was born 100 years ago and was the founding father of the late Sheikh Zayed and lived in a society that lacks the advantages enjoyed by UAE nationals and residents on its land now. There were no modern schools along the Arabian coast. There was no infrastructure. For more than three decades, the founding father has emerged as one of the world's greatest leaders and donors, a symbol of giving and selflessness, showing the effects of his work, giving and helping people in more than 100 countries and touching the lives of more than 100 million people around the world. "

Self-denial

Dr. Al-Zuwaidi considered that the most important message of the book is to clarify the extent of the humility and self-denial that characterized Sheikh Zayed in all his actions. Our father was a statesman in the sense of the word. He does not care about the noise and fame of the media or receiving thanks from others. To the founding father, provides the whole world with a model of the leader and the man of the state, which is characterized by giving and self-denial and able to foresee the future. Pointing out that the sale proceeds of the book will be dedicated to support the Mohammed bin Zayed Fund for the conservation of living organisms. The book, which was launched last year in conjunction with the celebration of the year 2018, includes exceptional stories that have not been published before. It tells the details of the journey of Sheikh Zayed, may God rest his soul, which was launched from the fortress of the governor's representative in Al Ain. The adoption of a distinctive system of aflaj from desert to green oasis, thus making its way towards global sustainability. It also tackles the journey of the development of the local Aflaj irrigation program and the use of solar energy technologies in the system of desert land irrigation and conversion to agriculture. Throughout the country, and the contributions made by the late in a wide range of countries to develop and sustain their agriculture and irrigation systems, to merit the title of first man of the environment and to provide the world with a role model for sustainability.

Projects everywhere

The book sheds light on some of the efforts and experiences in detail, including the role of the late in Egypt and Tunisia, where he cut off parts of the arid desert that stretches over large areas and turned it into agricultural lands that support millions of people and contribute to GDP. Based in Guinea-Bissau, Sudanese peanuts, fisheries in Burundi, Cape Verde, Maldives, Sri Lanka and cotton cultivation in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Sudan, Uganda, the sugar industry in Afghanistan and Burundi Di, Somalia, and others.

Social development

The book focuses on the support of the late for solar water projects in many countries, and the late support of the social and economic development of a group of countries, on which the lives of hundreds of millions of people flourished.

Tree of the Ghaf

Dr. Al-Zuwaidi pointed out that the selection of the Ghaf tree symbolizes the year of tolerance, which has several dimensions. The Ghaf tree is a local tree that is proud of the people of the UAE and is a symbol of strength, patience and continuity despite all the circumstances.

- The book includes a collection of stories, attitudes and experiences of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, never written before.