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On 7 November 2024, UICCA’s Carbon Solutions Launchpad featured eight startups from a pool of over 70 applicants. The event highlighted innovative carbon reduction technologies, including carbon capture and hydrogen fuel cells, presented to investors and industry leaders, concluding the three-month mentorship programme.

UICCA announced the winners of the Climate Call, an AI-enabled platform supporting youth-led climate solutions. At the Grand Finale, attended by Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, three projects were recognised: "RenewComm," a community-led wind energy initiative; "Trash to Treasure," utilising agricultural waste to enhance food security; and "AquaPalm," transforming date palm waste into sustainable water purification solutions. The winning projects were featured on The Climate Tribe platform as part of UICCA’s commitment to fostering inclusive climate action.

In a commitment to advancing global climate action and fostering international collaboration, Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan concluded a week of impactful engagements at Climate Week NYC and the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), addressing transformative topics such as the role of AI in climate action and the significance of cross-sector partnerships.