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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.

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.

UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy and supported by the British Embassy, successfully concluded the first session of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Policy Hack. This collaborative event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to address the complexities of CBAM and develop strategies to help UAE industries navigate carbon pricing regulations while promoting sustainable economic growth.