UAE Adopts Data-Driven Approach To Address Climate Change Challenges - Minister
Date
11/21/2024 7:13:39 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. The UAE is
implementing a data-driven approach to find critical solutions in
the fight against climate change, said Amna bint Abdullah Al-Dahak,
UAE Minister for Climate Change and Environment, Trend reports.
Speaking during a high-level dialogue on "Enhancing knowledge
exchange between conventions to ensure the sustainability of
ecosystems” on the Rio Trio Initiative (Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi
Arabia) at COP29, Al-Dahhak emphasized the crucial role of data in
policymaking and solution development.
"Data plays a key role in assessing policies and developing
fact-based solutions. Data analysis allows for objective progress
tracking, identifying challenges, forecasting events, and adapting
measures. In the UAE, where 49 protected areas have been
established, data is used to identify successful solutions and
scale effective measures. We apply a data-driven approach to find
critical solutions in the fight against climate change. Data
sharing helps promptly adjust policies in line with regional
characteristics and achieve synergies across management levels. As
a public resource, data requires transparency and consideration of
local knowledge, which provides important context and highlights
information gaps. Investments in nature-based solutions, supported
by local observations and focus groups, help develop tailored
measures and use natural resources more effectively. This approach
contributes to achieving sustainable climate goals," she said.
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