This year marks a fundamental chapter in the Eau environmental journey as the nature of the Emirates: WWF celebrates 25 years of conservation impact. Founded in the spirit of the deceased, Jeque Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the EAU, the organization continues to be guided by its visionary belief that nature and humanity are fundamentally interconnected.

The environmental vision of Sheikh Zayed laid the foundations for the EUAU’s sustainable nations construction model, which integrate ecological administration with long -term economic and social development.
Its legacy integrated conservation, responsible management of resources and cross -border philanthropy in the core of national progress, which establishes a precedent on how countries can align environmental priorities with economic and social advancement.
In 1997, Sheikh Zayed became the first head of state to receive the WWF Golden Panda Panda PandaCollecting their contributions to global conservation. This moment laid the foundations for establishing Emirates Nature – WWF, WWF’s first affiliate office with a permanent presence in The Middle EastWhich reflects the continuous commitment of the EAU with the conservation efforts locally founded worldwide.
The organization has worked on everything The EAU To protect ecosystems, promote climatic action, improve food and water safety, and inspire environmental administration, work together with communities.
From the blue carbon evaluations and restored fallaj systems to the models of agriculture and ecotourism of the intelligent climate, the efforts of organizations reflect a shared commitment to an inclusive action driven by the community, in line with the year of the EAU community.
To commemorate this 25 -year trip, Emirates Nature – WWF is proud to organize the WWF Asia Pacific (AP25) Regional Conference at the EAU For the first time. The high -level event convents to 30 countries to draw a unified path to the positive development of nature and climatic resilience throughout the Pacific of Asia.
Hi Mohammed Ahmed al Bowardi, president of Emirates Nature-WWF, said: “This moment is more than a milestone: it is a mandate for the future. Our 25-year-old legacy reflects a poday of deep national commitment, we move forward today, we move forward, we move forward, we move forward.
His excellence Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “The EAU remain firmly committed to addressing climate change and environmental protection, both within its borders and worldwide. Future for communities and the planet of 25 years of Nature-Wff Emirates, we look back on a journey directed by the ambition and department of our ecosystems. This Milestone is an opportunity to reflect our commitment and renew our journey directed by the ambiting and department for the environment of the broad and the opportunity to restart our optolte and preserve biodiversity.
The opening of the conference was marked by a gala dinner that summoned high -level guests, including EAU Ministers, regional conservation leaders and global philanthropos. Celebrated under the sponsorship of philanthropies Erth Zayed, a philanthropic foundation established to bring the philanthropic legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the night highlighted the importance of collective donations to boost the long -term impact.
This event, with the theme “Mobilizing associations to shape disasters and climatic resilience throughout the Pacific of Asia”, Outstanding Opening Speeches and a dialogue of attention focus on strategic philanthropy, gathering distinguished leaders of the EAU and all the Pacific of Asia and highlighting the critical role of intersectoral distorting distingefay distingus distuhi of climate and atmosphere, the rage, the director of the heights, the director of the diving, the director of the soul of the helmets, the director of the height of the Madruises, the director of the height of the lodgings, the director of the height of the Almubas, the director of the height of the helmets. Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Dr. Ir. Adil Najam, president of WWF International, and Nena Stoiljkovic, under the general secretary of IFFRC for diplomacy and humanitarian digitalization. This dialogue explored the intersection of climate, nature and community resilience against climate risks and natural disasters.
Laila Mostafa Abdulatif, General Director of Emirates Nature-WWF and WWF AP25 president said: “The challenges we have before us are increasing of the vision of Sheikh Zayedwho believed that nature and humanity are inseparable, and that our response extends beyond ours. As we embark on this trip, we are continuously to honor its legacy by joining local innovation, political leaders, philanthropists and implemers, unlocking regional and global associations that offer real and scalable solutions for people and planets. “
The event said Abu DhabiEmerging role as a global center for strategic philanthropy and nature -based solutions. He also marked a new chapter for Emirates Nature-WWF, as a regional catalyst that fosters powerful and cross-border associations to accelerate the impact for the climate, nature and communities of Asia Pacific.