The United Arab Emirates (UAE) established Sheikh Khalifa Marine Research Center, which will house 14 specialized laboratories divided in 5 clusters, to be operated in partnership with interested regional and international partners. The UAE welcomes regional and international businesses, entrepreneurs and research institutions to partner to conduct cutting edge research at the research center, planned to be completed end of 2018.
Progress reports
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
Type of commitment
- Coastal carbon sinks/blue carbon
- Terrestrial carbon sinks
- Adaptation to more acidic ocean conditions
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
- Scientific, socioeconomic and interdisciplinary research
- Research capacity development
- Scientific cooperation
2018
