The United Arab Emirates has invited the Philippine government to join the Global Mangrove Alliance, a collaboration that seeks to restore and conserve mangrove ecosystems.
During a courtesy call on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, UAE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mohamed Obaid Salem Alqataam Alzaabi said they looked forward to having the Philippines on the Global Mangrove Alliance, which will help the country as it is prone to natural calamities and disasters.
“In fact, they grow back so much that sometimes they are already beginning to block the rivers. So maybe there is much you can learn on the management of it because I think we have done as much as we can in terms of preservation,” he added. “But again, the preservation of the mangroves is a very big issue. It is a very important point for the Philippines because of all the waterways that we have,” Marcos said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
71st Miss World to be held in IndiaMiss World, the oldest international beauty pageant in the world, is set to make its grand return to India—nearly three decades since it was last held in the country in 1996. | via philstarlife
Read more »
DSWD: 50 metric tons of food aid from UAE to arrive in Albay Tuesday nightThe food items, totaling 50 metric tons or 50,000 kilograms that the United Arab Emirates donated, have been mobilized by the state welfare department and should arrive in Albay by Tuesday night. | SAbrogarINQ
Read more »
UAE looks to salty, muddy mangroves in climate change fightAgainst the heat, urbanization and sand of the United Arab Emirates, the placid, muddy waterways of the Gulf state’s coastal mangroves are being restored and planted in an ambitious fight against climate change. | Reuters
Read more »
UAE provides aid amid Mayon eruptionThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended assistance to those affected by the unrest of the Mayon Volcano, becoming the first country to offer assistance to the Philippines. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
Marcos invited to COP28 in Dubai; UAE vows support to PH environmentThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has invited President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. to attend the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP28) at the Expo City in Dubai in December as it reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting the Philippines' environmental programs.
Read more »
Gov't lauds UAE for 50 tons of humanitarian aid for Mayon rumblings-affected familiesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has turned over around 50 tons of humanitarian aid to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the families affected by the Mayon Volcano eruption in Albay.
Read more »