Zayed Centre for Earth Summit

The Zayed Centre for Coordination and Follow-up will take part in the World Summit on Sustainable Development to be held in Johannesburg from August 26 to September 4.

The centre said in a statement: "Our participation in this international gathering stems from our commitment to the issues concerning all aspects of humanity."

It noted the centre's continuous discussion on topics relevant to international politics, scientific and environmental matters important to mankind.

The statement also referred to the international conferences staged by Zayed centre on genetic engineering, the universe and the destiny of man.

The Johannesburg summit is expected to be one of the largest gatherings under the UN auspices, as nearly 5,000 delegates including more than 100 heads of states will be present.