Sheikh Dr. Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Environmental Advisor to the government of Ajman government, popularly known as the 'Green Sheikh' participated in a seminar during the fourth day of the Faith Pavilion at COP28. The pavilion is organized by the Muslim Council of Elders in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency, the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in the United Arab Emirates, and the United Nations Environment Programme and takes place at Expo City Dubai from December 1 to 12.

During the seminar, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi emphasized the importance of awareness, education, and nurturing future leaders to shed light on the climate crisis as decisive factors in shaping perspectives and understanding the urgent need for collective action to protect the planet Earth. He highlighted the UAE's commitment, under its wise leadership, to support climate and environmental work at local, regional, and global levels. The UAE has achieved unprecedented milestones by hosting COP28, including the early adoption of the negotiation agenda and pledging to activate the Green Climate Fund addressing losses and damages.

The Green Sheikh also commended the efforts of the Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, in raising awareness about climate issues and enhancing the role of religions in addressing them through the Faith Pavilion at COP28. He alsl noted that Islamic teachings have a profound impact on tackling climate change.

Sheikh Al Nuaimi presented the Green Sheikh initiative and all the environmental awareness activities carried out in collaboration with various organizations. He noted that hundreds of individuals have been trained on preserving nature, protecting the environment, and ensuring the sustainability of natural resources. He stated, “We are the most intelligent creatures on earth and its caretakers. We are all together on this planet irrespective of our beliefs and this world is our home, and we need to protect it.”

The Faith Pavilion at COP28, organized by the Muslim Council of Elders, hosts a variety of events and activities attracting a large audience from the Blue Zone in COP28, with 70 dialogue sessions featuring over 300 speakers from around the world.