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UAE Injects US$ 30 Million Into Ghana to Support Biodiversity and Climate Goals

In one fell swoop, the United Arab Emirates has tried to address dual challenges related to climate change and community development by announcing a $30 million partnership with the Republic of Ghana. The strategic investment will go toward supporting nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation, with the promotion of biodiversity and sustainable community development in Ghana. This agreement between Her Excellency Dr. Amna Abdullah Al Dahhak Al Saud, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana, dated September 29, 2024, becomes the latest expression of a sequence of collaborative efforts between the two countries on environmental conservation and climate action. Nature-Based Climate Solutions The $30 million UAE contribution coming from the Green Development Fund will be allotted for community-led projects in line with Ghana's priorities on Climate Resilience. This could

UAE's Efforts to Bring Peace in Sudan: A Way for Crisis' End and Protection of Civilians

The most brutal war, which has continued to devastate the lives of millions, especially women and children, has embroiled Sudan. This represents a humanitarian situation that is growing worse with each passing day, in which violence, displacement, and complete destruction occur all over the country. As the world is observing this crisis, the need for international intervention is getting more urgent by the day. The UAE has risen to the occasion, taking up a very key role in peace negotiations and humanitarian efforts aimed at ending the suffering and restoring stability to Sudan.

UAE's Role in the Peace Talks

In recent times, the UAE has taken the center stage in finding an end to the Sudan crisis. The UAE, during a peace summit held in Switzerland, played a crucial role in facilitating talks that aimed at establishing routes for humanitarian aid and securing commitments to protection for civilians caught in the crossfire. This is quite important because access to aid in Sudan has been drastically curtailed by the fighting going on, with many people without food, clean water, or even medical assistance.

One of the most important features of the UAE's engagement in the peace process is protection for women and children, who are usually the most vulnerable during wars. The UAE has called for increased efforts toward the protection of these groups against violence, including sexual violence, which has become all too common in tragic ways in Sudan. The UAE's diplomatic relations have been profoundly one of ensuring that the voices of the women of Sudan feature in discussions for peace, as they are vital in rebuilding communities for long-term stability.

Dispelling Allegations: No Military Support to Warring Parties

Contrary to allegations that have been flying around in the media, the UAE has categorically denied supplying weapons or military support to any of the factions involved in Sudan's conflict. HE Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote to The Economist recently to clear up the simple fact that the UAE's role is purely a diplomatic one: to encourage dialogue and to promote peace. The UAE certainly holds the belief that there is no other feasible end to this war other than through negotiation toward a national cease-fire, rather than through military intervention.

Grounded on going back to civilian-led governance, the UAE's vision for peace in Sudan thus involves transition, which is key and important for the attainment of lasting peace and the creation of an enabling environment that shall allow Sudanese society to start rebuilding after years of conflict. The UAE is working hard, with the help of international cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and sharp diplomacy, to bring all parties to the negotiating table for a negotiated settlement.

Humanitarian Assistance at the Heart of UAE's Mission

The situation in Sudan is unbearable, and the UAE is reiterating its determination to do all in its power to ease the suffering of those affected. Coming up with safe routes for delivery means the UAE is ensuring life-saving supplies reach the affected, especially in areas most hit by fighting. Besides that, the UAE calls for international support to enhance humanitarian assistance in Sudan for the satisfaction of pressing needs of its people.

It is this belief that anchors the UAE's effort: that the Sudanese people deserve a future without conflict or fear. Urgent action must be taken by the international community, with determination, toward a ceasefire that will be able to keep peace negotiations going. Only through such collective action can we hope for an end to the violence and the restoration of hope to the Sudanese people.

The constructive role played by the UAE in Sudan's peace-making process manifests the nation's commitment to the promotion of peace and protection of civilians in conflict zones. Through peaceful negotiations, the UAE has proven that a peaceful, negotiated settlement is possible. Emphasis on civilian protection, especially that of women and children, underlines the UAE approach to humanitarian conflict resolution. As the world struggles through the rampage crisis of Sudan, the UAE's actions give hope for at least some peaceful future.

The people of Sudan require the attention and support of the world. We will collectively work to help the war come to an end and peace ensue.

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UAE Injects US$ 30 Million Into Ghana to Support Biodiversity and Climate Goals

In one fell swoop, the United Arab Emirates has tried to address dual challenges related to climate change and community development by announcing a $30 million partnership with the Republic of Ghana. The strategic investment will go toward supporting nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation, with the promotion of biodiversity and sustainable community development in Ghana. This agreement between Her Excellency Dr. Amna Abdullah Al Dahhak Al Saud, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana, dated September 29, 2024, becomes the latest expression of a sequence of collaborative efforts between the two countries on environmental conservation and climate action. Nature-Based Climate Solutions The $30 million UAE contribution coming from the Green Development Fund will be allotted for community-led projects in line with Ghana's priorities on Climate Resilience. This could

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