The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD), in collaboration with the League of Arab States (LAS) and the Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), organised two virtual workshops aimed at promoting sustainability awareness, building capacity, and developing expertise across the Arab world.
At the end of the workshops, participants emphasised the importance of enhancing co-operation among Arab countries and developing policies that support the region's transition to a more sustainable future, focusing on innovation and adopting clean energy solutions as key pillars to achieve environmental and economic goals.
In a press release Friday, the GORD said that the workshops witnessed wide participation of more than 150 experts and specialists in the fields of sustainability, energy and climate, representing several member nations of the League of Arab States.
The workshops facilitated knowledge exchange and discussions on the importance of accelerating climate action in the Arab region.
GORD founding chairman Dr Yousef bin Mohammed Alhorr emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing climate challenges.
"Energy transition is a critical element in climate change mitigation strategies in the Arab region,” he said. “Through strategic collaborations, we seek to introduce and implement innovative solutions that effectively reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future."
Dr Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki, the assistant secretary-general and head of the Economic Affairs Sector at the LAS, affirmed the League's commitment to supporting sustainability efforts.
"The League of Arab States continues to facilitate climate action in our member countries,” he said. “This workshop represents a pivotal step in enhancing our collective vision towards a low-carbon future through the application of expertise and innovative solutions.”
The first workshop focused on the importance of carbon markets in supporting sustainable development, highlighting the role of Global Carbon Council, which is the first internationally recognised voluntary carbon market in the Global South.
The Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) aims to accelerate climate action by supporting green and sustainable projects to offset unavoidable carbon emissions during operations.
The second workshop focused on sustainable built environment and energy efficiency, emphasising the innovative standards developed by the GORD, including the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).
The GSAS framework is designed to enhance energy efficiency and develop green buildings in line with the highest international standards.
