By NNN-WAM,
Dubai : UAE Health Minister Humaid Al Qattami received Tuesday Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, Chairman of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
The minister briefed the UN official about efforts made by the UAE to conserve environment, realise sustainable development and mitigate impact of climate change. The meeting also focused on the UAE initiatives on green and sustainable buildings.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri lauded the advanced level reached by the UAE in the development and conservation of the environment and its support for international efforts to find solutions to ecological concerns.
Meanwhile, the minister opened Tuesday the health centre of Wadi Al Hilo in the emirate of Sharjah.
”The health facility will spare patients the pain of travelling to hospital in major cities to receive medical care there,”he added.