“Zayed’s Humanitarian Legacy” implements humanitarian environmental and community initiatives in Brazil

The Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation announced the implementation of a number of environmental and community initiatives in the Federal Republic of Brazil worth $40 million, coinciding with the celebration of 50 years of UAE-Brazilian relations.

The announcement of the initiatives comes in the wake of the official visit made by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to Brazil, during which he participated in the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, which Hosted last November.

The “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy” Foundation will implement the initiatives through its affiliated institutions and entities, which include the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works, the Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Works, the Mohammed bin Zayed Fund for the Preservation of Living Species, and cooperation with the “Clean Rivers Foundation Limited.” “, and in partnership with its counterparts from Brazilian institutions concerned in the environmental and societal fields, with a focus on supporting indigenous people in the Amazon region, the “Program to Address Plastic Pollution in the Amazon River”, and the Emirati Agriculture Program. (10,000) palm tree seedlings and farmer training in the state of Bahia, in addition to providing technical expertise to protect Brazil’s rich biodiversity and vital ecosystems in support of what is known as the “Forever Tropical Forest Facility,” a Brazilian initiative announced during the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Climate Action (COP28) to preserve the world’s tropical rainforests, at a total cost of US$250 billion.

His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office for Development Affairs and Families of Martyrs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian Affairs Council, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, stressed the strength of the historical relations that have united the UAE and Brazil since the founding of the state by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, which has completed its fiftieth decade and is distinguished by the diversity of its economic, cultural and other ties. His Highness pointed out the leadership it undertakes. The wise state, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is keen and interested in continuing to strengthen it at various levels in order to achieve the aspirations of the peoples of the two friendly countries towards sustainable development and prosperity.

His Highness said that the initiatives of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation aim to support projects with multiple societal and environmental dimensions, especially those that reflect positively on living conditions, have common economic and cultural impacts, and contribute to achieving community development.


His Highness added that such initiatives embody the UAE’s authentic approach to building humanity, empowering communities, and achieving their happiness. His Highness stressed that they aim to enrich humanitarian and development efforts and initiatives, including providing food, health care, and governance of environmental waste management, as well as developing agricultural methods, applying environmentally friendly solutions, and preserving diversity. Biological, in line with the global goals for sustainable development.

Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Member of the International Humanitarian Affairs Council, said that the friendly relations of the UAE and Brazil have witnessed continuous growth and development over the past decades, pointing to the UAE’s participation in the work of the G20 Summit, which Brazil chaired, and their cooperation within the framework of the BRICS group. In addition to close coordination between them in the areas of sustainability, hosting (COP30), energy transition, renewable energy, and other areas of common interest.

Al Hashemi stressed that the strength of the UAE-Brazilian relations stems from the two countries’ shared vision and commitment to empowering societies and enhancing their capabilities in facing common global challenges in order to preserve the planet and its basic environmental components and build a prosperous and sustainable future for people.