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UAE stresses commitment to enhance renewable energy efforts
Abu Dhabi, April 5, 2011 (WAM) - UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has emphasised the UAE's commitment as an active partner of both the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) and of the Member States to enhance the growth of the renewable energy sector so that it becomes competitive in the World market.
Addressing the first session of the General Assembly of the (Irena) here yesterday, Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who delivered a speech on behalf of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, said, "the UAE is a supportive global centre for innovation in the field of renewable energy. It looks forward to working with all the Irena members to contribute to the adoption of renewable energy solutions on a large scale in various parts of the world." In his speech, Sheikh Abdullah expressed his appreciation for the confidence placed in the United Arab Emirates, as shown by its selection as the location for Irena's permanent headquarters, stressing that the country was able to take on the responsibility of providing solid foundations so that the Agency could work on the basis of constructive dialogue among all parties to achieve real progress in the best interests of all members.
Sheikh Abdullah reiterated that the UAE is committed to support innovation in the area of renewable energy that contributes effectively to a reduction of carbon emissions and their repercussions in terms of climate change.
He added that the commitment of the UAE can be seen through the way in which the UAE's leadership is encouraging the wider use of renewable energy solutions so as to build a sustainable and cleaner future energy for future generations through a number of practical initiatives. Amongst these, he cited the World Future Energy Summit, a world platform that gathers world leaders, leaders of the energy sector and investors and members of the academic community worldwide to find solutions for energy security and climate change challenges.
Sheikh Abdullah noted that the Masdar Initiative had been launched five years ago to develop new technologies, to spread awareness of renewable energy solutions and to provide higher education based on research as well as building one of the most sustainable cities of the world.
He added that Abu Dhabi had launched the annual Zayed Award for Future Energy in memory of the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The award aims to encourage innovation and to recognise distinguished achievements in the areas of renewable energy and sustainability.
Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs had created last year its Department of Energy and Climate Change Affairs to partake actively in international forums on these vital issues.
As the official permanent home for Irena, he said, the UAE was committed to continuing to devote attention to the topic. The whole world, he said, now calls for the adoption of renewable energy solutions, with the establishment of Irena being an outcome of this.
"The convention of the first general assembly meeting of Irena provides further momentum, representing the culmination of the cooperation between the advanced and developing countries to score tangible progress in the area of renewable energy", Sheikh Abdullah said.
He indicated that "with this meeting, the vision of Herman Cher, the founder of Irena, has become true. Irena cherishes the joint ambition of all its members, and reflects their collective will to promote the spread of renewable energy worldwide." Sheikh Abdullah noted that while Irena members have already achieved much, there was much yet to be done, since the demand for renewable sources of energy supply continues to grow daily. He added that the daily increase in the planet's population further increased the responsibility on Irena members to continue to promote the use of renewable energy.
He concluded by praising those Irena members who have made new steps towards achieving the goal of providing clean energy for the world. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
Addressing the first session of the General Assembly of the (Irena) here yesterday, Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who delivered a speech on behalf of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, said, "the UAE is a supportive global centre for innovation in the field of renewable energy. It looks forward to working with all the Irena members to contribute to the adoption of renewable energy solutions on a large scale in various parts of the world." In his speech, Sheikh Abdullah expressed his appreciation for the confidence placed in the United Arab Emirates, as shown by its selection as the location for Irena's permanent headquarters, stressing that the country was able to take on the responsibility of providing solid foundations so that the Agency could work on the basis of constructive dialogue among all parties to achieve real progress in the best interests of all members.
Sheikh Abdullah reiterated that the UAE is committed to support innovation in the area of renewable energy that contributes effectively to a reduction of carbon emissions and their repercussions in terms of climate change.
He added that the commitment of the UAE can be seen through the way in which the UAE's leadership is encouraging the wider use of renewable energy solutions so as to build a sustainable and cleaner future energy for future generations through a number of practical initiatives. Amongst these, he cited the World Future Energy Summit, a world platform that gathers world leaders, leaders of the energy sector and investors and members of the academic community worldwide to find solutions for energy security and climate change challenges.
Sheikh Abdullah noted that the Masdar Initiative had been launched five years ago to develop new technologies, to spread awareness of renewable energy solutions and to provide higher education based on research as well as building one of the most sustainable cities of the world.
He added that Abu Dhabi had launched the annual Zayed Award for Future Energy in memory of the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The award aims to encourage innovation and to recognise distinguished achievements in the areas of renewable energy and sustainability.
Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs had created last year its Department of Energy and Climate Change Affairs to partake actively in international forums on these vital issues.
As the official permanent home for Irena, he said, the UAE was committed to continuing to devote attention to the topic. The whole world, he said, now calls for the adoption of renewable energy solutions, with the establishment of Irena being an outcome of this.
"The convention of the first general assembly meeting of Irena provides further momentum, representing the culmination of the cooperation between the advanced and developing countries to score tangible progress in the area of renewable energy", Sheikh Abdullah said.
He indicated that "with this meeting, the vision of Herman Cher, the founder of Irena, has become true. Irena cherishes the joint ambition of all its members, and reflects their collective will to promote the spread of renewable energy worldwide." Sheikh Abdullah noted that while Irena members have already achieved much, there was much yet to be done, since the demand for renewable sources of energy supply continues to grow daily. He added that the daily increase in the planet's population further increased the responsibility on Irena members to continue to promote the use of renewable energy.
He concluded by praising those Irena members who have made new steps towards achieving the goal of providing clean energy for the world. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
