Dubai: The Dubai Youth Council, in cooperation with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Youth Council, has conducted a Youth Circle under the theme ‘Towards a Sustainable Future’ to discuss environmental sustainability as well as the vital role of global cooperation and COP28 in facing the challenges of climate change.
The session discussed the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which seeks to transform Dubai into one of the world’s smartest and most sustainable cities. The Youth Circle was attended by Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai, Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Mr. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC).
The event further witnessed the participation of the Office of the UAE Special Envoy for COP28 and members of youth councils from the public and private sectors.
The UAE has designated 2023 as the Year of Sustainability, reflecting the high priority it places on environmental preservation. The hosting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) at Expo City Dubai further demonstrates the nation’s commitment to forging international collaboration to advance environmental preservation. In this context, it is vital to involve the youth in developing unique solutions to address the climate crisis.
Mr. Al Basti shared.
Mr. Al Tayer commented that “I was pleased to attend the Youth Circle organized by the Dubai Youth Council under the theme ‘Towards a Sustainable Future’. We are committed to solidifying youth engagement, actively listening to their perspectives, empowering them with knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, and skills, opening unique new opportunities, and supporting their initiatives in climate action. We seek to nurture them into true partners in the nation-building journey so that the UAE continues to raise its stature on the global stage.”
“Under the theme ‘Towards a Sustainable Future, the Youth Circle engaged in a comprehensive dialogue encompassing a diverse spectrum of issues related to environmental sustainability. We believe that cooperation and interaction among all members of society will play an effective role in achieving our ambitious vision for sustainability,” Mr. Hasan Sabt, President of the Dubai Youth Council, remarked.