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His Excellency Jamal Bin Huwaireb, Managing Director of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), recently held a meeting with Nigel Winser, the Regional Head of Programs of the Earthwatch Institute, an international environmental charity, who was on a visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed frameworks of cooperation on environmental studies and research, and H.E. Huwaireb showcased MBRF’s ongoing efforts to spread awareness on sustainable development in the community.
H.E. Jamal Bin Huwaireb also highlighted MBRF’s support to scientific studies focused on innovative and advanced technological solutions to aid the sustainable development of the UAE as part of Dubai’s emphasis on sustainability in every area of economic development.
Mr Winser, who has led many expeditions in Africa, Asia and in the Arab region, pointed out that the existence of institutions that provide support to scientific research has contributed to the development of Dubai while strengthening conservation and encouraging ecological diversity.
In terms of the initiatives and efforts of UAE and the Emirate of Dubai in the field of environmental protection, Mr Winser praised the efforts of various entities, particularly the role of Dubai Police in marine life protection.
During his visit, Mr Winser was impressed with the increasing biodiversity that has taken root in Dubai, and pointed out that there is much that the rest of the world can learn from Dubai’s efforts to balance economic development with environmental sustainability.
“It is often thought that urban development destroys biodiversity. However, this need not be the case, as Dubai has shown. With the right support and conservation efforts, a wide range of plants and animals can prosper within changing circumstances,” Mr Winser said.
Referring to the developments in the run-up to the Expo 2020 which will be held in Dubai, Mr Winser said, “The prospect of a ‘Green Expo’ in 2020 is an exciting goal for Dubai and one which will project a positive image of what can be achieved with the right leadership and caring attitude to protect our precious environment.”
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