Building upon the momentum of COP29 in Baku, the UAE announced its thematic pavilion as part of its robust engagement at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP16.

The UAE Pavilion at COP16 will share a thoughtful and engaging guest experience centred on “Our Land, Our Future,” and will convene more than 20 dialogues sharing insights on land degradation neutrality, drought resilience, sustainable agri-food systems, inclusive land governance, financing mechanisms, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

“For generations the UAE has lived in rhythm with the land, where our arid environment, water scarcity, and saline soil has inspired our people to make innovation a central pursuit,” said Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. “As we come together at COP16, we will embrace our role in regenerating the ecosystems that sustain us and ambitiously accelerating action to address land degradation and building global resilience for all. At the UAE Pavilion, we look forward to sharing expertise from across the UAE in order to foster knowledge sharing and drive regional and international collaboration. We thank Saudi Arabia for hosting such an important event, and those attending who have chosen to prioritize this essential initiative.”

Located in the Blue Zone, the UAE Pavilion at COP16 will demonstrate the UAE’s inspirational sustainability heritage and ongoing leadership, and how championing action through shared learning and engagement can build climate resilience for the future, According to the Emirates News Agency "WAM".

The full UAE Pavilion at COP16 schedule is available via www.uaeclimate.com and you can follow the conversation on social through @UAEClimate (FB, IG, LinkedIn, X) #AcceleratingActionTogether.

At the UAE Pavilion, delegates will be able to learn how the UAE is continuing to expand the climate agenda, elevating critical challenges across nature, food and health, and through its inclusive approach, building momentum and opportunity for all. Throughout the programming and with expert speakers from across the public and private sector, the UAE will showcase how accelerating land regeneration by 2030, enhancing drought resilience, ensuring that land supports climate and biodiversity solutions, securing sustainable land management, and engaging youth in sustainable practices are all within reach.

Driven by its climate reality and arid environment, public and private sector entities across the UAE are committed to accelerating and scaling innovative solutions for sustainable land and water management and food systems transformations, crucial to combating desertification.