Ismaili.NET - Heritage F.I.E.L.D.AKDN represented at COP28 by Prince Rahim and Prince Hussain Aga Khan 2023-11-30
Prince Rahim and leaders from the Aga Khan Development Network are attending the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) this week in Dubai. Their presence underscores the Ismaili Imamat’s commitment to protecting the environment and fostering sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
At a High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action, Prince Rahim, Chairman of AKDN's Climate and Environment Committee, collaborated with global leaders to explore strategies for integrating culture into the heart of climate action. The dialogue was hosted by His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, the UAE Minister of Culture and Youth, and His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed al Jaber, President of COP 28 and the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change.
Prince Rahim also met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs; Her Excellency Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister for International Cooperation; Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, President of Bahrain’s Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
Through a combination of art and advocacy, Prince Hussain’s involvement at the UN Climate Conference inspired collective action in the face of climate change, and reinforced the role of creativity in driving positive change for our planet.
For the past two months, Expo City Dubai has played host to Prince Hussain's photography exhibition, Fragile Beauty, which has both captivated visitors with its vibrancy, and drawn attention to the environmental challenges facing our oceans.
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