ABU DHABI, October 19 / WAM / A new research study by the Trends Research and Consultancy Center has confirmed that climate change is the “biggest challenge” of the twenty-first century, indicating that imminent threats as a result of global warming already exist. The effects are expected to increase slowly and appear in the near future.

The study, titled “Climate Action in the Arab Gulf States: COP28 and Beyond”, recommends conducting scientific studies that comprehensively examine climate change and its various impacts and recommend improving and improving data collection. Impacts on related dimensions such as sustainable management of environment and resources indicate that the Gulf States are playing a constructive role with all their potential in combating climate change.

The study emphasized the need to better understand the multidimensionality and interactions of human-nature relationships in the Arabian Peninsula, with greater coordination among research institutions and the importance of investing in better monitoring tools that are widely used. Universities.

A researcher at the Center for Applied Research in Cooperation with the East (CARPO) in Germany, Dr. A study prepared by Tobias Zumbragel shows the application of remote sensing, for example, satellite or drone technology and deployment. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for mapping and monitoring environmental change, already in place in some countries, is welcome and promising.

The study also emphasized the need for increased environmental reporting and environmental information exchange and consultation among countries in the region to ensure the success of the climate policy-making process. From society to academics and think tanks, as well as corporations.

Appreciating the efforts of several universities in the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, he emphasized the need to create more media campaigns and education and awareness programs, where they have started developing study programs on sustainable development, which is a promising step.

One of the most important elements of inclusion in the gradual transition from the current centralized energy production to a decentralized approach includes additional incentives such as offering long-term contracts, ensuring access to the network, and guaranteeing prices for small and medium renewables, he said. Providing soft loans or tax credits to energy companies or cells. Private Solar B.V.

In general, the study explained that the communication cycle can be a potential entry point for deeper power change, such as attitudes and participation. Various community groups, and disclosure of details of climate projects. , providing opportunities to participate in the energy transition and improving access to clean energy through easy and affordable access.

There is a need to strengthen environmental cooperation within the GCC countries, such as the Gulf Cooperation Council Committee on Climate Change, the Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) or the Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Marine Environment (MEDRC). ROPME), creating new structures from scratch and integrating existing structures, agents and mechanisms.