Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, President of the World Green Economy Organization, announced that the United Nations Climate Change Agreement chose Dubai to host the “Regional Climate Week 2020”, which is the first of its kind in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region and will coincide with the Expo 2020 Dubai. "

This came during a press conference held during the "regional climate weeks" event held within the "Conference of the Twenty-fifth Parties (COP25)" of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is organized in the Spanish capital Madrid and runs until December 13.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer headed a high-level delegation from the Supreme Council for Energy in Dubai and the "World Green Economy Organization and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority" to participate in events during the "Twenty-Fifth Parties" conference.

The press conference was attended by the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zyoudi, who highlighted in his speech the importance of the conference and the state's relentless efforts to address climate change.

Also attended by the press conference were the State Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Majid Hassan Al Suwaidi, and the Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment for the Green Development and Climate Change Sector Fahd Al Hammadi, Deputy Executive Secretary of the "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change" Awais Sarmad, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors The World Green Economy Organization "Eng. Walid Salman, member of the organization's board of directors Ahmed Butti Al-Muhairbi and director of the organization Abdul Rahim Sultan.

In his speech, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: “I have the honor to extend my highest congratulations and congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has chosen Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to host the "Regional Climate Week 2020" which is the first of its kind in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region.

He added, "The Steering Committee of the Joint Regional Cooperation Center (MENA RCC) between the World Green Economy Organization and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, which is based in the Emirate of Dubai, will organize" the regional climate week for countries in the MENA region In Dubai next year within Expo 2020 Dubai, for the first time in the region and in the presence of more than 10,000 participants, the World Green Economy Organization is pleased to join the partners of “Regional Climate Weeks” who are participating in organizing the first session of this unique event during the second half of 2020 Within the framework of our joint cooperation with "Amana A." United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. "

He pointed out that this prominent event aims to promote and accelerate the transition towards a new model of sustainable growth, along with highlighting the importance of addressing climate change issues and facing global development challenges, and "the World Green Economy Organization" is always keen to support such initiatives and stresses that they will spare no effort in supporting " Regional Climate Week for MENA 2020 countries "at the highest levels.

He added the event provides an important platform for different societies in the region to participate, with the approaching date scheduled next year for the countries concerned to review their efforts and achievements on the level of their national plans for climate action aimed at supporting the Paris Agreement and achieving the United Nations goals for sustainable development 2030.

He continued: "In light of Dubai's long experience in organizing regional and international events and its firm commitment to promoting the green economy agenda, we are confident of providing the ideal platform for all participants in the" Regional Climate Week for MENA countries 2020 "to highlight the successful experiences and highlight the efforts that must be undertaken With it to mitigate the consequences of climate change and adapt to it, we look forward to meeting you all in the UAE next year during the activities of this pioneering qualitative event. "