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UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and the UAE Ministry of Economy (MOEC) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the circular economy. The agreement establishes a strategic framework for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through the Circular Economy Cycle of the UICCA Launchpad Programme.

The UICCA Forum: 25 to 2050 convened government leaders, industry experts and sustainability advocates to drive actionable solutions for the UAE’s net zero transition in the presence of Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA).

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to promote sustainable development and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate action and evidence-based policymaking.

The UICCA, the German Embassy in the UAE, and the Climate Talks Initiative, have co-hosted a policy hack titled Empowering SMEs to Drive Supply Chain Decarbonisation in Heavy Industry, as part of the ongoing UICCA Policy Hacks. The event convened policymakers, industry experts, and SME leaders to develop actionable strategies for decarbonising supply chains within the industrial sector, particularly heavy industry supply chains.

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.