“India and the UAE, as key global partners, have a unique opportunity to collaborate on innovative solutions that address pressing environmental challenges”, said Union MoS (Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh during a bilateral meeting with UAE Environment Minister H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi.
Shri Singh is leading the Indian delegation to Abu Dhabi for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. He appreciated UAE for its instrumental role in promoting the Global South's interests at the CoP28 and making it a ‘COP of Action’, leading to some of the landmark decisions including the fund for loss and damage, and Global Goal on Adaptation.
Reiterating India’s commitment to finding solutions to mitigate climate change and promote the conservation of biodiversity, Shri Singh acknowledged the UAE-led ambitious climate initiative, the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC), steered by the UAE and Indonesia.
It is an excellent example of multilateral cooperation to address climate resilience and biodiversity conservation, he noted. The Minister also thanked his UAE counterpart for the country’s valued partnership in Indian initiatives like International Solar Alliance (ISA), Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC).
He also invited UAE to join India’s global initiatives like Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), while giving a call to support India’s visionary efforts like ‘Mission LiFE’ for promoting a planet-friendly lifestyle.
The UAE Minister was keen to know and understand details of Mission Life to implement it in their country. Shri Singh also reiterated close cooperation between India and UAE on BRICS and other international fora. Minister observed that UAE has been one of the important new members of BRICS and cooperation between India and UAE is very crucial.