It seems that the crisis of global warming and climate change at the global level requires greater efforts, as the effects of climate change will be more evident in the coming years, and will affect most countries of the world. The forest fires that countries of the world have witnessed and are witnessing due to drought, and the rise in temperatures constitute an early warning. For what it would be like. In this regard, it is sufficient to know that the year 2023 was the hottest by approximately one and a half degrees, and all of this change is largely borne by humans, who, through their activities, have caused the release of huge amounts of carbon dioxide. Studies expect that this year will also be hotter than last year, with the resulting consequences manifested in an increase in the melting of huge ice masses in the Arctic, which has been receding for years, as well as an increase in sea temperatures that may cause catastrophic phenomena in several countries. Climate change causes phenomena related to abnormal rainstorms, such as large amounts of rain falling over several hours, resulting in unexpected floods.
We have recently witnessed a wave of storms and large rainfalls that may be linked to the accelerating climate change that the region and the world is witnessing, and even the snow storms that Canada and America witnessed, or the late snow last month, for example, in several countries… All of this is considered an effect of climate change that has not been achieved. Some countries did not heed international warnings about its effects on humans, as the planet Earth on which we live requires efforts from its inhabitants in order for life to continue normally, away from disasters that become closer and closer every year. The United Nations is trying its best to warn and bring together leaders of countries around agreements that will limit climate change, activate sustainable development goals, set a framework for agreements such as the Paris Agreement and others, and set budgets in order to reduce pollution and achieve sustainability, with the aim of preserving resources for future generations, and reducing the release of greenhouse gases. Which causes catastrophic phenomena, and this will not only affect food and water, but may also affect the quality of the air we breathe, due to unexpected climate changes.
The positive thing is the presence of several countries that are aware of the imminent danger and are working intensively with the aim of reducing the effects of global warming and limiting climate change. We witnessed the “COP28” conference held in the Emirates, and other conferences organized in the country, which attracted the largest countries in the world and hundreds of international companies. And thousands of researchers and scientists, with the aim of developing practical formulas to reduce climate change. The COP 28 conference was the most important of its kind ever, as it provided solutions, developed a road map, and issued 11 pledges and declarations unanimously agreed upon by most countries of the world in the framework of working together to reduce the effects of climate change. The UAE also launched a $30 billion climate investment fund, which aims to raise $250 billion.
This is only part of the UAE’s efforts, which have taken an educational approach in this regard. It has also worked and is working to create an environment that achieves comprehensive sustainability, and this in turn forms part of the economy of the future. The UAE is a pioneer in the field of reducing climate change, with an active ministry in the name of… The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is concerned with all efforts to achieve sustainability in the country, combat climate change, and address its effects. Climate change is no longer related to long-term future issues. Rather, it is a reality and a fait accompli, and requires immediate efforts and immediate action to reduce its effects, including sudden storms, high temperatures, fires, floods… and other unprecedented environmental phenomena.
*Emirati writer
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