I know that at least some people are wondering why the World Environmental Education Congress took the decision to hold the 2024 WEEC meeting in Abu Dhabi. I don't know the criteria that are used to make such venue decisions, but, bearing the Paris Agreement and the sustainable development goals in mind, the following seem pertinent:
– should be part of an environmentally-conscious nation with an exemplary record on environmental protection
– should be a leader in environmental education with a school and university system focused on environment and climate protection
– should be an open plural democracy where the rights of women and all ethnicities and minorities are robustly protected and defended
– should not be involved in or sponsor international or regional armed conflicts
– should not overly rely for its national income on coal or petroleum extraction or refinement
– should be making good progress on its socio-economic journey to net-zero
– should have a generous financial package available to host and support the Congress
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