The Islamic business community is emerging as the primary advocate of the UN’s Green Economy. This reflects the “Green Deen”, where deen means ‘way’ in Arabic. The Green Deen in a prominent doctrine in the Koran, where up to 12 percent of its verses deal with environmental issues. The UAE’s first World Green Economy Organisation (Wgeo) was launched on Wednesday to bolster a culture of green economy in the country, the region and around the world, said organisers.
The Dubai-based organisation was launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the third edition of the two-day World Green Economy Summit that began on Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The organisation will provide consultations and technical, financial and moral support in the field of green economy. It also aims to be a primary reference for green sector parties doing research related to clean energy, the environment and human protection. The Wgeo has been established through an initiative and support of Dubai government in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. Shaikh Mohammad expressed his confidence that the Wgeo will receive support from various countries and international organisations as well as impressive turnout to apply for membership.