First Maritime Decarbonisation Center was launched by the UAE, as per the announcement of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
It was launched in cooperation with the Norwegian classification society DNV.
This Maritime Decarbonisation Center is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, and the fourth in the world.
It aims to accelerate efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector and promote the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London witnessed the agreement signing and celebration.
In the presence of senior government officials and a large number of leaders and stakeholders in the maritime sector from all over the world.
The Maritime Decarbonisation Center will focus on the following missions:
-Research and development.
-Cooperation between stakeholders.
-Knowledge sharing.
As well as raising awareness of the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the maritime sector.
The center is strategically located in the United Arab Emirates.
Surely the UAE is one of the most important maritime shipping hubs in the world.
Also has a wide network of partners from the public and private sectors.
By launching this center, the UAE confirms its commitment to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
As well as promoting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Benefits of Establishing the Maritime Decarbonisation Center:
The establishment of this center provides many benefits, including:
- Accelerating efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector.
- Promoting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Raising awareness of the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the maritime sector.
- Attracting investments in the field of innovation in the maritime sector.
- Enhancing the position of the United Arab Emirates as a global center for maritime transport.
Future Prospects
Certainly this center will play a key role in the efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector.
Also this center establishment will help in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Moreover, the center will contribute to the development of new technologies.
Along with the innovation of effective solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector.
As well as promoting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
In this context, Ms. Hessa Al Malik, Adviser of the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure for Maritime Affairs, said:
“The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is working to unify the maritime sector and build the UAE Maritime Cluster.
We want to transform the cluster into a force that will enhance business growth and opportunities.
As well as strengthen the capabilities and capacities of companies by bringing them together under a single umbrella.
“Digital technologies are the best way to build this cluster, unify maritime information.
Also to develop innovative mechanisms to explore business opportunities that can benefit all parties.”
Furthermore, This partnership is an important step in the journey of promoting innovation in the maritime sector.
Which has become a global incubator for innovative ideas.
Currently, we are keen to ensure that all of our innovations focus on building a sustainable and environmentally friendly maritime sector.
The Emirates Center for Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Maritime Sector will be an important platform for research, cooperation.
As well as the knowledge transfer in the field of maritime carbon removal.
Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, we will focus on developing and implementing sustainable solutions.
That reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves energy efficiency in maritime operations.
This center is in line with our vision of making the UAE a global leader in the sustainable maritime sector.
Also it will help in driving the transition to a more sustainable future.”
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