Doha, June 16 (QNA) - The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) of Ras Al Khaimah have entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday.

 The memorandum aims at accelerating climate action, fostering high-integrity carbon markets, enhancing biodiversity conservation and advancing sustainable urban development across the region.

By bridging the distinct institutional strengths of the three organizations, the partnership creates a powerful ecosystem capable of driving comprehensive environmental solutions.

The agreement was signed by Founding Chairman of GORD and GCC, Dr. Yousef bin Mohammed Alhorr, and Director General of EPDA, Dr. Mohammed bin Yousif Al Madfaei.

  The primary scope of the collaboration targets the development and refinement of robust climate action initiatives and carbon asset programs. As a premier research and consultancy hub, GORD will leverage its extensive expertise in scientific innovation, technical advisory, and the implementation of green building and infrastructure standards.

Complementing these capabilities, EPDA will anchor the initiatives within the strategic regulatory landscape of the United Arab Emirates, deploying its governmental mandate as the primary authority for environmental legislation, natural resource conservation, and enforcement in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Reflecting on the strategic importance of the agreement, Dr. Alhorr said: "True decarbonization demands more than localized emission reduction targets; it requires the deployment of rigorous asset registries, robust greenhouse gas verification protocols, and structured frameworks aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Through this partnership, we are bridging the gap between national environmental governance and global market integrity, creating a blueprint where sustainable urban master-planning and nature-based solutions actively fuel a low-carbon, circular economy".

Dr. Mohammed bin Yousif Al Madfaei said: "Our collaboration with GORD and GCC is directly aligned with EPDA's vision of leading environmental protection and resource sustainability for future generations.

The primary scope of the collaboration targets the development and refinement of robust climate action initiatives and carbon asset programs. Beyond carbon finance, the MoU outlines a deeply integrated approach to the built environment, climate resilience, and eco-conscious urban design.

This collaboration arrives at a critical juncture as governments across the Gulf region are increasingly recognizing the need for integrated approaches that combine environmental stewardship, climate mitigation, technological innovation, and capacity development". (QNA)