ABU DHABI, 26th May, 2023 (WAM) — Abdulla Al Remeithi, Fellow of the UAE National Experts Program and Senior Advisor to the Office of the UAE Special Envoy on Climate Change, was recently appointed as UAE Liaison to represent the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany. UNFCCC) Chair of COP28.
The Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity responsible for supporting the global response to the threat of climate change.
In his new role, Al Remeithi will draw on his expertise to ensure effective coordination between the two entities, spearheading efforts to foster collaboration between the COP 28 Presidential Team and the UNFCCC Secretariat, while building strong ties with counterparts there. relation.
In addition to this, Al Remeithi will share valuable insights with COP 28 Bureau members to help optimize operations and communications.
He will also work closely with representatives of the COP 28 Presidential Team, coordinating their participation in relevant UNFCCC meetings and events.
In a statement, Al Remeithi expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, saying: “Over the next few months, I will have the privilege of working with global experts and colleagues at the United Nations to advance the quest for climate action. greater collaboration. The skills and expertise I honed in my work with the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency and the UAE National Expert Program, combined with my experience with the COP 28 team, will help me to meaningful contribution.”
Abdulla Al Remeithi, a prominent leader in the field of sustainable development and environmental policy, has been recognized as one of the UAE Sustainability Year Expert Network under the auspices of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation. As Head of Environmental Policy, Regulation and Climate Change at Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, Al Remeithi has played a key role in advancing the UAE’s environmental agenda and promoting sustainable development.
In addition, Al Remeithi is a fellow of the UAE National Experts Programme, which was established in 2019 under the direction of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a launching platform for UAE experts who strive to Playing a leading role in the sector The transformation of the future growth sector is in line with the UAE’s national priorities.