Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The ministers responsible for environmental affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have stressed the importance of coordinating and unifying the stances of the bloc countries in all international environmental forums.
This came during the coordination meeting of the ministers responsible for environmental affairs in the GCC countries, which was held via video conference.
The meeting was chaired by Chairman of Environment Authority of the Sultanate of Oman Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Amri, and with the participation of the GCC ministers responsible for environmental affairs, including Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Dr. Osama bin Ibrahim Faqeeha, in the presence of Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues on the meeting’s agenda.
On December 9, the GCC Supreme Council had also hailed the United Arab Emirates’ response to climate change. The Council reiterated its support for the UAE’s hosting of COP28 in 2023 to promote international efforts in this area, and commended on that score the country’s Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative.
The GCC Supreme Council had commended Oman’s announcement endorsing the year 2050 as the date for achieving zero neutrality in carbon emissions. It underscored the pioneering step undertaken towards gradual transition to renewable energy by member states in order to improve environmental performance and mitigate the effects of climate change.
This was stated in a communiqué issued by the GCC Supreme Council at the conclusion of the 43rd GCC Summit held in Riyadh.
At the event, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud had stressed that close cooperation among GCC states will lead to the accomplishment of the desired goals.
He affirmed that the GCC states will remain a reliable source of energy in the world. He pointed out that Saudi Arabia intends to present a new vision for developing and consolidating GCC joint action.