Co-initiated by the Indonesian and UAE governments, the MAC currently comprises 47 countries committed to addressing climate change impacts through mangrove restoration and conservation initiatives.
“The shared commitment among member states must be translated into concrete and measurable actions that deliver benefits to communities,” Hasan remarked at the event, held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (Jan. 14), as cited in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
In the presence of representatives from Australia, Colombia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Germany, Kuwait, Russia, and Cuba, the minister also underscored Indonesia’s readiness to host the fourth MAC ministerial meeting.
Together with UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Amna Al Dahak, Hasan signed the MAC Charter, reaffirming a shared commitment to lead the alliance in a transparent and effective manner while strengthening cooperation with partners to advance its vision and mission.
Al Dahak said the MAC will draft guidelines for science-based mangrove restoration and conservation programs aimed at improving the success rate of mangrove planting efforts across member states.
Indonesia and the UAE also received support and appreciation from representatives of the Mangrove Breakthrough global initiative for their role in spearheading the international alliance.
In addition to chairing the multilateral conference, Minister Hasan held a bilateral discussion with Suhail Al Mazroui, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and special envoy for energy, climate, and investment to Indonesia.
The two officials discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in energy and explored investment opportunities in the agricultural and fishery sector.
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Translator: Aria A, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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