UAE reinforces global leadership in sustainability, climate resilience

A UAE delegation led by Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, participated in the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

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The Assembly took place from 8th to 12th December 2025 under the theme 'Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet'.

Delivering the UAE National Statement at the Assembly, Al Dahak said, "We are proud to adopt a pioneering developmental legacy based on sustainability, ensuring that humans and nature remain partners in progress. This vision, inculcated in us by our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, underpins our nation's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. We understand that confronting global climate challenges demands not just ambition, but tangible action and significant investment. This is precisely why we launched the $30 billion ALTÉRRA investment fund in 2023, a critical step to bridge the global climate finance gap and accelerate transformative change.

"Our dedication is also evident in our leadership in nature-based solutions, such as the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, in partnership with Indonesia. We advocate for strengthening UNEA’s ability to tackle these issues with comprehensive scientific insights and balanced decisions. Let us unite our efforts to leave a legacy worthy of future generations, keeping the flame of international cooperation alive as the fuel for humanity's journey toward sustainability".