Alshaya Group, one of many world’s main worldwide franchise operators, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for attaining sustainable growth.
The MoU, which covers all GCC and Arab cities, was signed between Alshaya Group and Dr. Erfan Ali, Regional Consultant Arab Area ROAS at UN-Habitat.
The MoU, which is efficient instantly, gives a cooperative framework for each organizations to work collectively to perform initiatives that enhance the standard of the setting within the international locations that Alshaya Group operates in. The doc defines joint cooperation applications for finishing up initiatives selling the 17 SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Growth Objectives) and the New City Agenda equivalent to tree planting and concrete rejuvenation initiatives, organizing seminars and workshops to debate the environmental challenges, and activating sustainability consciousness throughout the area.
Talking concerning the partnership, Seneca Cottom, Head of Sustainability at Alshaya Group mentioned, “We stay up for a fruitful, mutually helpful partnership by way of the MOU that won’t solely help our dedication to sustainable growth however may even encourage progressive efforts and streamline options for a greater setting.”
Dr. Ameera AlHassan, Head of Mission of UN-Habitat for GCC states welcomed the partnership saying “UN-Habitat stands able to help Alshaya Group, by offering its technical experience and mobilize its community of companions on the completely different ranges within the numerous cities the place we’ve established our presence. We stay up for working with the Alshaya group for a fruitful partnership that may elevate the cities’ resilience within the area”
