BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. The UAE is implementing a data-driven approach to find critical solutions in the fight against climate change, said Amna bint Abdullah Al-Dahak, UAE Minister for Climate Change and Environment, Trend reports.
Speaking during a high-level dialogue on "Enhancing knowledge exchange between conventions to ensure the sustainability of ecosystems” on the Rio Trio Initiative (Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia) at COP29, Al-Dahhak emphasized the crucial role of data in policymaking and solution development.
"Data plays a key role in assessing policies and developing fact-based solutions. Data analysis allows for objective progress tracking, identifying challenges, forecasting events, and adapting measures. In the UAE, where 49 protected areas have been established, data is used to identify successful solutions and scale effective measures. We apply a data-driven approach to find critical solutions in the fight against climate change. Data sharing helps promptly adjust policies in line with regional characteristics and achieve synergies across management levels. As a public resource, data requires transparency and consideration of local knowledge, which provides important context and highlights information gaps. Investments in nature-based solutions, supported by local observations and focus groups, help develop tailored measures and use natural resources more effectively. This approach contributes to achieving sustainable climate goals," she said.
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