RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council has reaffirmed its commitment to implement strong climate action efforts to tackle environmental issues faced by coastal communities.
Speaking at the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Summit, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the GCC, said that the council is undertaking various efforts to safeguard the marine environment, particularly the Arabian Gulf, through policies and initiatives that are already yielding visible results.
Al-Budaiwi added that the coastal zones of GCC nations are environmentally vulnerable, and protecting them is crucial for sustainable development and prosperity in the region, according to the news agency WAM.
Despite being oil-dependent nations, countries in the GCC, including the Kingdom, are taking significant steps to combat climate change, with Saudi Arabia setting its net-zero target for 2060.
According to the latest report by WAM, Al-Budaiwi “underscored the importance of adopting ambitious, actionable strategies rooted in local and international expertise to address growing environmental challenges.”
