The General Authority of Civil Aviation, representing the UAE, has won the bid to host the third edition of the conference on aviation and alternative fuels related to the environment and clean energy file, which is held every seven years. The decision was made during the session of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization “ICAO” at their headquarters in Montreal, Canada, with the unanimous support from all member states of the Council.
According to His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, hosting the conference on aviation and alternative fuels is in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2023 as the year of sustainability. This initiative enhances the country’s position as a leader in climate change action in the aviation sector at the regional level and the fuel sector at the global level.
His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, highlights the UAE’s proven track record in environmental action and regional and international cooperation to address the challenges of climate change. Al Suwaidi believes that the country’s recent announcement of the climate neutrality decision for the national aviation sector makes it an ideal destination for holding the conference. He points out that the conference coincides with the country’s preparations to host the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). This event is considered the most prominent international event that will discuss climate challenges and optimal solutions to address them through renewable energy and opportunities for sustainable economic development.
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The UAE, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, won the hosting of the third edition of the conference on aviation and alternative fuels related to the environment and clean energy file, which is held every seven years, during the session of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization “ICAO” that was held recently at the organization’s headquarters in Montreal – Canada. The decision came unanimously by all the member states of the Council.
His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said: “The country’s hosting of the Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels coincides with its preparations to host the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (28COP), which It represents a global platform and an important opportunity to achieve a set of combined goals, the most important of which is facilitating the global transition to a green economy, achieving sustainability, economic diversification and increasing growth, in addition to discussing climate challenges and optimal solutions to confront them, as it is in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2023 as the year of sustainability, which enhances efforts The country is leading the climate change file in the aviation sector at the regional level, and the fuel file at the global level.
His Excellency added: “The next stage will witness the strengthening of joint action in order to address the environmental and climatic challenges facing the world, which will contribute to achieving the goals of the country’s national strategies.”
For his part, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said: “The UAE has a proven track record in environmental action and regional and international cooperation to address the challenges of climate change. It makes the UAE an ideal destination for holding this important conference, especially with the country’s recent announcement of the climate neutrality decision for the national aviation sector, as the country is today considered one of the pioneering countries in the field of sustainable fuels, and low-carbon fuels in the aviation sector in particular.
His Excellency added: “Hosting the conference on aviation and alternative fuels coincides with the country’s preparations to host the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which is the most prominent international event that will discuss climate challenges and optimal solutions to address them through renewable energy.” and opportunities for sustainable economic development, in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2023 (the Year of Sustainability), to confirm its continued leadership in climate change leadership in the aviation sector in the region and the fuel file in the world, as the UAE was able to achieve a rich record of achievements in climate action, including enabled it to gain the confidence of the international community, specifically the member states of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
In conclusion, the UAE’s successful bid to host the third edition of the conference on aviation and alternative fuels represents a significant step towards achieving the country’s sustainability goals. The conference, which coincides with the UAE’s preparations to host COP28, will bring together experts, policymakers and stakeholders to discuss climate challenges and identify optimal solutions to address them. The UAE’s commitment to sustainability, economic diversification and environmental action has enabled it to gain the confidence of the international community and emerge as a leader in the aviation sector and fuel file at the global level. As the country continues to push for joint action on environmental and climatic challenges, we can look forward to a greener and more sustainable future for all.