The UAE Governments Net Zero 2050 Charter comes to support the objectives of the National Net Zero by 2050, unveiled at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27).

The UAE Government represented by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the local governments of the seven emirates will cooperate effectively to implement and monitor initiatives and measures to mitigate the effects of climate change on biodiversity, environment, biosecurity and public health.

Through signing the charter, the Governments of the seven emirates affirmed their commitment to contribute to achieving the National Net Zero by 2050 and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Report. The charter provides for the development of action plans, policies and strategies for climate action.

As part of the charter, the UAE local Governments will be able to exchange experiences, practices, technologies and innovative solutions, in order to strengthen the contribution to achieving the National Net Zero 2050. Governments will be responsible for spreading knowledge and educating society on climate change issues, to engage them in addressing this global issue.

The charter will focus on areas and opportunities of utmost importance in the National Net Zero 2050, including the transport sector, construction, industry and other sectors.

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