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Understanding UAE’s commitment to balancing economic development and environmental protection


Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, recently participated in the "Green Molecules and Hydrogen" session at the World Economic Forum hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During this session, he emphasized the UAE's commitment to balancing economic growth and environmental protection through the utilization of low-carbon solutions, as reported by the official media agency.

Al Mazrouei highlighted the UAE's National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, aimed at bolstering low-carbon industries, advancing climate neutrality, and positioning the nation as a leading hydrogen producer by 2031. At the forum themed "Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development," he outlined plans to produce 1.4 million tons of low-emission hydrogen annually by 2031 and 15 million tons annually by mid-century.

The UAE's focus on climate change and sustainability extends beyond hydrogen initiatives. Al Mazrouei discussed key elements driving the green molecules sector, including global collaboration, policy frameworks, financing, research and technology, and sustainable economic models.

Moreover, the UAE's dedication to sustainability was exemplified when President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extended the Year of Sustainability into 2024, reinforcing the country's commitment to environmental preservation. Al Mazrouei also addressed challenges hindering rapid clean energy adoption in emerging markets, such as regulatory hurdles, financing strategies, and digital solutions.

Highlighting the UAE's progress, he noted a significant increase in renewable energy capacity, with a 70% rise in installed capacity to 6 GW by 2023. The UAE's substantial investments in clean energy locally and globally, totaling Dh200 billion domestically and Dh185 billion internationally, underscore its position as a major player in the global clean energy landscape.

In 2023, the UAE's hosting of the COP28 Summit marked another milestone, fostering international cooperation and initiatives like the Loss and Damage Fund and advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels.
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