Visa Foundation gifts Emirates Nature-WWF $250, 000
By Oghale Mafuru
As part of efforts to support ecological sustainability, Visa Foundation has provided a $250,000 grant to the Emirates Nature-WWF in support of its initiatives aimed at creating transformative impact for people and the planet through nature and wildlife preservation, climate action, and food and water security in the United Arab Emirates, UAE.
According to Graham Macmillan, President, Visa Foundation, the support is in line with the company’s vision to provide inclusive economies where individuals, businesses, and communities can thrive.
“We are proud to introduce this important initiative in the UAE and focus our support on issues that matter to Visa employees and the communities where they live and work. We are dedicated to working with local organizations who are making a meaningful difference and so we are pleased to extend this grant to Emirates Nature-WWF to support them in delivering transformative impact in environmental conservation in the UAE ” he said.
On his part, Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director General at Emirates Nature-WWF said “Partnerships have consistently played a pivotal role in Emirates Nature-WWF’s 22-year journey of leading conservation projects in the UAE. We are honored to be selected by Visa Foundation for this generous grant, a testament to their commitment, which will support our local conservation initiatives in the Year of Sustainability and beyond”.
The grant is a part of the Visa Foundation Gives program, an ongoing initiative dedicated to addressing local social issues in the communities surrounding Visa’s largest global offices. Through the Visa Foundation Gives initiative, Visa employees will also have an opportunity to volunteer for nature, in nature through Emirates Nature-WWF’s flagship Leaders of Change program.
Emirates Nature-WWF’s conservation work focuses on creating transformative impact for people and planet, in alignment with national and international goals. The grant from Visa Foundation will enable the expansion of conservation efforts to build resilient rural communities in the UAE, with a focus on promoting nature-positive farming. Agroecology and sustainable principles will be utilized to limit the use of agrochemicals, enhance water efficiency and encourage intercropping, contributing to the revitalization of traditional farming for current and future generations. This project demonstrates how Nature-based Solutions can be implemented to strengthen climate adaptation, enhance biodiversity and benefit society.
Emirates Nature-WWF will involve the local community as well as civil society in the implementation of the project, with an aim to spread awareness of sustainable farming practices and scale-up the delivery of transformative impact.
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