Hamdan Bin Zayed Welcomes Organising Team For IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 In Abu Dhabi
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), met with the organising team of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. This event, held in Abu Dhabi in early October, attracted significant international participation from governments, experts, and stakeholders focused on nature and biodiversity conservation.
The congress was a platform for over 10,000 experts and representatives from 189 countries to discuss and vote on more than 200 proposals related to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. It highlighted the UAE's global leadership in advancing nature-related actions. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praised these outcomes, which underscored the UAE’s commitment to global environmental efforts.
Under President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership, the UAE remains dedicated to environmental protection through comprehensive policies and legislation. These efforts aim to safeguard species and natural habitats while encouraging community involvement in sustainability initiatives. The directive to expand nature reserves in Abu Dhabi to cover 20% of its area reflects this commitment.
The congress also launched several strategic initiatives supporting the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. These projects aim to accelerate international conservation efforts by 2030. Among them is Nature X Abu Dhabi, an initiative promoting advanced technologies for species protection and sustainable investments.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the importance of building on the congress's achievements by transforming its outcomes into practical initiatives with tangible impacts on nature conservation and sustainable development. He highlighted EAD's pioneering role in adopting innovative environmental solutions and expanding strategic partnerships for ecosystem sustainability.
The success of the congress was attributed to national institutions' collective efforts in unifying visions and strengthening cooperation between local and federal entities. This collaboration showcased the UAE’s practical commitment to protecting nature for current and future generations.
Leadership Recognition
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak was re-elected as President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for a second term during the congress. Her outstanding leadership in promoting global environmental action was recognised as a key factor in her re-election.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan expressed gratitude towards all members of the organising team for their contributions to the event’s success. Their work highlighted the UAE’s dedication to safeguarding vital resources through impactful outputs that benefit both present and future generations.
The meeting included notable attendees such as Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Hamdan bin Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan; Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Under-Secretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region; Issa Hamad Boushehab, Advisor to the Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainable Affairs; Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak; Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD; along with several officials from federal and local authorities who played a role in organising the congress successfully.
With inputs from WAM
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