In a pivotal announcement at a recent G20 ministerial meeting, Sultan Al Jaber, UAE industry and advanced technology minister, the chair of the Emirates Development Bank, and soon-to-be president of the UN Climate Change Conference – COP28, revealed a bold strategy to confront the imminent threat of climate change. Water scarcity, already a critical issue in the MENA region, is set to intensify under the weight of climate change. Climate change compounds this issue, as rapid population growth and a heightened frequency of droughts put additional strain on already stretched water resources. While debates persist regarding the direct causative link between climate change and armed conflicts, there exists evidence associating climate change with conflicts in the region. The writer is a distinguished executive business leader, specializing in AI and climate technology, a recognized domain expert in national security, climate change, and emerging technologies.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 24, 2023 02:53 UTC