DUSHANBE, 31st May 2025 (WAM) -- TRENDS Research & Advisory participated in a high-level international conference on glacier conservation, which was held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, It was inaugurated by Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
A delegation from TRENDS represented the Centre at the conference, led by senior researcher Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, deputy head of the research sector.
Al Shehhi delivered a speech on behalf of TRENDS CEO Dr. Mohammed Al Ali, in which he underscored that melting glaciers represent one of the most alarming consequences of climate change.
He emphasised the urgent need to strengthen international cooperation and reaffirm commitment to implementing global agreements, such as the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and the landmark UAE declaration issued at COP28.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali emphasised that transitioning to renewable energy represents a strategic response to global warming. He highlighted the need to scale up renewable energy production and enhance energy efficiency by 2030 as the targets of the COP28 Conference.
The UAE is a pioneering model of adopting renewable energy projects. It plans to use 44% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050, with investments of up to $163 billion in solar technologies and sustainable development initiatives.