H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met today with Ghada Wali, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), on the sidelines of COP28.

The discussions encompassed various topics focused on bolstering international efforts in the environmental realm and the crucial role of law enforcement agencies in mitigating potential risks associated with climate change-related crimes.

Emphasis was placed on the significance of the ongoing Conference of the Parties in implementing the Paris Agreement and attaining societal goals aimed at constructing safer.

The meeting also discussed mechanisms for developing joint efforts to raise ambitions and achieve climate goals, including reducing the impacts of climate change, by addressing crimes affecting the environment. The meeting also affirmed the need to address and respond quickly to illegal activities affecting the planet.

Source: Emirates News Agency