Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Environmental Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) will organize the ‘6th International Conference on Global Warming: The Critical Role of Oceans’, from December 4 to 7, 2023.
The conference is being held in parallel with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to be held in Dubai.
Dr. Saif Mohammed Al Ghais, Director General of EPDA, told reporters during a press conference that the event will bring together experts from around the world to explore the latest findings and solutions to help mitigate the impacts of global warming on the planet, especially the Oceans.
“We believe that understanding the dangers associated with global warming and identifying how we can work together is key to finding solutions,” the Director General shared.
The conference will include presentations by experts in the field of oceanography, ecosystem restoration, climate science and environmental policy. “Along with keynote speeches, student presentations and panels attendees will have the opportunity to network and participate in interactive workshops on the latest technology and innovations to combat greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate resilience, Dr. Al Ghais added.
The four-day international conference will bring together environmental scientists, conservationists, policy-makers, and the public to share knowledge on the current Ocean-related patterns, trends, and innovations in climate change mitigation,and resilience.
Furthermore, the conference will be interactive, dynamic and innovative, with a mix of oral presentations, discussion/working groups and poster displays.