New YORK, USA – The UAE stressed that Iranian attacks targeting energy facilities, commercial ships, and critical infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Strait of Hormuz undermine global energy security. It hinders efforts to achieve the seventh goal of the Sustainable Development Goals.
During a session entitled “Goal 7: Clean and Affordable Energy” at the United Nations, she stressed the importance of preserving freedom of navigation and the security of international sea lanes. Ensuring the safe and continuous flow of energy supplies are essential pillars of achieving global energy security. Noting its commitment to advancing the transition towards clean energy, through its strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The goal is to raise clean energy production capacity to more than 14 gigawatts by 2030.
climate neutrality
Eng. Saif Ghobash Al Marri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources Sector, said in a statement during the session: “The UAE has believed since its establishment that people are the focus and goal of development. Based on this vision, the UAE was the first country in the region to declare its commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. As it continues to implement the Energy Strategy 2050 to build a more sustainable and efficient system and increase reliance on clean energy sources.
He added: “The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant represents a global model of clean and reliable nuclear energy. It provides up to 25% of the country’s electricity needs, and contributes to avoiding more than 22 million tons of carbon emissions annually.
Al Marri explained that achieving sustainable development requires finding a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Promoting human well-being and strengthening international partnerships based on trust.
Threat to international navigation security
In this regard, he stressed the need to refer to the events that took place in the Arabian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz during the recent period. Including illegal acts committed against the UAE and other Arab countries. In blatant targeting of energy infrastructure and commercial ships, and a blatant threat to international navigation security and global energy security. This has hindered efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 on providing safe, reliable and sustainable energy for all.
He stated that the UAE condemned these illegal acts, while stressing the need to preserve freedom of navigation. The security of international sea lanes and the safe and continuous flow of energy supplies. As pillars for achieving global energy security.
