DUBAI: Jamil Kawar, Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at ICEYE, an international satellite manufacturing company, said that the UAE continues to strengthen its leadership in space technology, which is an essential tool in addressing climate challenges.
In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of COP28, Kawar stressed that the UAE is demonstrating its commitment to expanding the horizons of science and technology for a more sustainable future through space exploration.
He pointed out that space technology plays a critical role in monitoring and understanding climate change, as satellites provide important data on multiple climate variables such as temperature, sea levels, greenhouse gases, ice cover, and forest degradation.
This data opens up new horizons for scientific research and policymaking, which strengthens global efforts to combat climate change, he explained, adding that this also extends to innovation in clean technology, such as improving energy e
fficiency and developing renewable energy sources, as well as its role in awareness and education.
The ICEYE’s VP of Missions in the MENA region emphasised that COP28 was a landmark event that demonstrated the UAE’s leading role in combating climate change and provided the right platform to stimulate international dialogue on innovative solutions for sustainable development. ‘It also highlighted the UAE’s firm commitment to enhance joint global cooperation to address climate challenges.’
He added that COP28 provided opportunities to exchange experiences and new technologies between countries, and to enhance international cooperation in the field of climate research and innovation.
Source: Emirates News Agency