UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Bolsters Global Species Conservation Efforts with $40 Million Pledge

 





President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a groundbreaking contribution of $40 million to the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund). Established in 2009, the MBZ Fund has been instrumental in supporting grassroots conservation efforts across 170 countries. With this latest pledge, the Fund's endowment will exceed $70 million by 2028, reaffirming the UAE's steadfast commitment to preserving biodiversity on a global scale. The announcement was made by Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director of the MBZ Fund, at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Forum (AVPN) Global Conference 2024 in Abu Dhabi.

As species face unprecedented threats from habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other factors, the urgency of conservation efforts has never been greater. Recognizing the critical need to protect endangered and critically endangered species, the MBZ Fund has prioritized targeted support for conservationists working on the ground. Mohammed Al Bowardi, Deputy Chair of the Fund's Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of addressing the extinction crisis not only as a moral imperative but also as a matter of self-interest and self-preservation, as humanity relies on nature for its well-being and continued prosperity. Last year alone, the MBZ Fund supported 183 conservation projects in approximately 65 countries, including efforts to protect threatened species like the Emirati leaf-toed gecko.

One notable success story resulting from the Fund's support is the discovery of 52 critically endangered Emirati leaf-toed geckos on the UAE's east coast. Despite facing heavy development pressures in their habitat, these geckos were found to still inhabit the region, offering hope for the survival of the species. Through strategic investments and collaboration with conservationists worldwide, the UAE is demonstrating leadership in species conservation, ensuring a sustainable future for both wildlife and humanity.

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