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The program will raise funds from the public and private sectors for clean energy investment with guidance and coordination from the <strong>UAE\u2019s MoFAIC and Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change<\/strong>. The ambitious initiative builds on the UAE\u2019s longstanding and deep ties with Africa and will be a focal point of the country\u2019s efforts to contribute towards the global sustainability agenda over the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the initiative,<strong> His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation<\/strong>, said: \u201cUnited by economic, cultural, political, and people-to-people ties, our two regions are inextricably linked, with enormous potential for further cooperation in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p>One of the keys to unlocking that potential, supercharging Africa\u2019s economies, and allowing millions of people to contribute to building a prosperous continent is electricity\u2013specifically, renewable energy.&nbsp;As the proud host of COP 28 next year, the UAE is committed to partnering with Sub-Saharan African nations to achieve sustainable development and promote the welfare of the larger region by advancing together in the field of renewable energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Crucially, the <strong>Etihad 7<\/strong> initiative will help African nations meet fast-growing energy needs without the corresponding surge in greenhouse gas emissions. \u201cWith Etihad 7, the UAE consolidates its&nbsp;<a href=\"#!\/donors\/view\/118382\/un\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UN<\/a>&nbsp;Sustainable Development Goal 7 efforts for Africa under a single initiative. In line with the UAE\u2019s foreign policy and development goals, the program facilitates sustainable development by solving key challenges that hinder clean and affordable energy in emerging markets,\u201d <strong>His Excellency<\/strong> added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot<\/strong> continued: \u201cThe robust relationship between the UAE and Sub-Saharan Africa is reflected in our partnerships and development projects. Today, the UAE is deeply invested in the prosperity and wellbeing of the entire African continent.<\/p>\n<p>The organization will leverage our existing relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa, including diplomatic, humanitarian, and development cooperation, to share the UAE\u2019s renewable energy expertise to advance economic and human development.\u201d Furthermore, <strong>His Excellency<\/strong> noted that the UAE already has a number of agreements in place with Sub-Saharan African partners under Etihad 7 to join them in pursuing their clean energy and economic aims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEtihad 7 is a truly collaborative program, one that acknowledges and adapts to the needs and requirements of our partner nations\u2026The UAE deeply appreciates the contributions of all African nations in this shared journey of development, and we in the UAE look forward with enthusiasm and optimism to a future in which our countries channel our cooperation into creating new avenues for our peoples to thrive,\u201d<strong> His Excellency<\/strong> concluded.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The innovation program is dedicated to securing funding for renewable energy projects in Africa The program aims to supply clean electricity to 100 million people by 2035. 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