Ghana and UAE Sign Agreement to Foster Biodiversity, Gender Equality, and Youth Empowerment

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Amidst the strategic dialogues of Climate Week NYC, the United Arab Emirates and Ghana achieved a significant milestone in international cooperation for climate and biodiversity, solidifying their commitment through a $30 million partnership aimed at supporting Ghana's ambitious biodiversity and climate goals.

This agreement, formalized by H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, reinforces both nations’ commitment to addressing biodiversity and climate goals through nature-based solutions.

The partnership aims to foster biodiversity corridors, reforestation, and agroecology, while prioritizing gender equality and youth empowerment.

Ms. Al Mubarak, who is UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, helped facilitate the signing of the agreement, saying:

“This partnership serves as a shining example of how nations can work together to achieve shared climate and biodiversity goals, creating a sustainable and resilient future for all.”

This milestone is part of the UAE’s broader commitment under the UAE Consensus, introduced at COP28 UAE, to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030. Ms. Al Mubarak expressed her excitement about the transformative potential of this partnership, not only for the UAE and Ghana but also for the global community.

As part of this collaboration, the initial projects will be detailed at COP29 Azerbaijan, setting a benchmark for successful, cooperative climate action.

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