Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, emphasized the importance of science-led policy to reverse environmental damage during the World Governments Summit. She highlighted the unprecedented pressures of climate change and human activity on coastal communities and marine biodiversity, but expressed optimism about recovery, citing Abu Dhabi's successful fisheries management. Al Dhaheri discussed various initiatives aimed at building resilient marine ecosystems, including mangrove restoration and coral rehabilitation, and stressed the importance of collaboration and innovation in achieving sustainability.