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UAE Commits $10M to Boost Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific Communities
The United Arab Emirates has dedicated US$10 million to enhance climate resilience in Asia-Pacific communities, aiming to mitigate the impact of natural disasters through a collaborative program with the World Wide Fund for Nature.
- Under the guidance of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates is investing US$10 million to strengthen community resilience against natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region.
- The initiative will be executed by the UAE Aid Agency in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature, focusing on the Community Resilience to Natural Disasters Programme.
- This commitment aligns with global efforts involving the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to address climate resilience.
Why It Matters
This funding reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need for climate resilience initiatives, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Pacific Ocean area, which face increasing natural disaster threats. The collaboration also highlights the importance of international partnerships in addressing climate challenges.