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Afghanistan Earthquake Tragedy: Hearts Heavy as Region Mourns

A devastating earthquake has shaken eastern Afghanistan, leaving our neighboring nation in profound grief and desperate need of rescue operations. The catastrophic tremors have claimed at least 1,400 precious lives and left over 3,000 people injured across the affected regions. Families have been torn apart, communities destroyed, and countless survivors remain trapped beneath the rubble, fighting for their lives as rescue teams race against time. International Response In response to this humanitarian crisis, the United Arab Emirates has mobilized comprehensive relief efforts under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. UAE Search and Rescue teams, alongside units from the Joint Operations Command, have been deployed to coordinate with local Afghan authorities. The UAE mission includes conducting crucial field assessments to determine proper response strategies, providing logistical support to affected areas, and executing rescue operations to ext...
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World Future Energy Summit: Collaboration on 'Pathway to 1.5°C' and Call for Global Finance


The World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar, commenced in Abu Dhabi with a resounding call for collaboration and urgent action to achieve the 'Pathway to 1.5°C.' The summit aims to address the pressing need to limit global temperature rise to within 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. High-level speakers emphasized the importance of collective efforts and financial resources to combat climate change. As the summit progresses, several key agreements have been reached, reinforcing the commitment towards a sustainable future.


Collective Call for Collaboration:

Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the necessity of collaborative action. She emphasized that effective climate action cannot occur in isolation and stressed the importance of bringing together diverse voices from different sectors. World Future Energy Summit provides a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering dialogue, and promoting collaborative initiatives.


Call for Global Finance:

To achieve the ambitious goal of limiting global climate change to 1.5°C, unprecedented financing is required. Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan highlighted the potential of "Blended Finance," a model that combines public concessional finance with public or private capital. The concept of Blended Finance is gaining recognition as a crucial mechanism to secure the financial resources needed to combat climate change effectively. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Blended Finance is still in its infancy, with committed financing amounting to USD 14.2 billion. The urgent need for increased investment and financial support was underscored.


Key Agreements and Achievements:

Since the start of the World Future Energy Summit, significant agreements have been made, furthering the collective effort to address climate change:


1. Launch of the Roadmap to 1.5°C: The COP Presidencies Troika, consisting of the UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil, collaboratively launched the Roadmap to 1.5°C. This initiative sets the stage for coordinated global action to limit global warming below the 1.5°C threshold.


2. Focus on Renewable Power Generation: Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), emphasized the urgency of accelerating progress in the energy transition. Despite a surge in renewable power generation in 2023, the world is falling short of the annual requirement of 1,100GW. The need for immediate steps to triple renewable power capacity to at least 11 terawatts (TW) by 2030 was emphasized.


3. Green Hydrogen Summit: The World Future Energy Summit also included a Green Hydrogen Summit, where the potential of green hydrogen as a renewable energy source was discussed. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the UAE as a center of technological innovation and highlighted the importance of ambitious projects to harness the limitless potential of green hydrogen.


Conclusion:

The World Future Energy Summit has commenced with a collective call for collaboration on the 'Pathway to 1.5°C' and a strong emphasis on the need for global finance to reach climate goals. The importance of collaborative action, diverse partnerships, and innovative financing models such as Blended Finance were underscored. As the summit progresses, key agreements have been made, demonstrating the commitment to combatting climate change. The World Future Energy Summit serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge, fostering dialogue, and accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and resilient future.

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