The UAE would lead an ambitious, inclusive and solutions-oriented approach to the global climate summit in 2023, a senior minister dealing with the country’s preparations for hosting COP28 said.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Higher Committee overseeing the COP28 preparations, said the country would also work closely with Egypt, which will host the upcoming COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh in November, to support momentum for greater climate progress.
The minister’s announcements came after the fourth meeting of the COP28 UAE Higher Committee, which discussed all strategic, technical and administrative elements related to the summit.
COP28 UAE will be particularly significant as it will include the first global stocktake since the 2015 Paris Agreement, a comprehensive report card assessing progress against key global climate goals.
“The UAE will apply its experience as a trusted global convenor to ensure COP28 UAE reflects the voices of all relevant stakeholders to achieve global consensus for practical climate progress. The UAE will also leverage its track record as a clean tech innovator to deliver solutions for truly sustainable development that maximizes social and economic benefits for all,” Al Nahyan said.
As the bridge between the Global North and Global South, the Emirates will also continue to support and emphasize the need to protect vulnerable countries and fragile communities.
In line with the country’s commitment to inclusive representation and engagement, the Committee also affirmed that the Emirates’ delegation at COP27, and its entire approach to COP28 UAE, would include participants from the public and private sectors, as well as women, youth, and underrepresented communities.
The Higher Committee on COP28 UAE includes ministers and government officials to ensure a comprehensive approach that aligns efforts. The Higher Committee brings together the voices of various industries and sectors, at all levels, to prepare for COP28 UAE.
The Higher Committee meeting comes ahead of COP27, to be held in Egypt in November, amid a global call for increased ambition and focused implementation.
Topics to dominate the agenda in Egypt include efforts to mitigate climate change, to adapt to climate impacts and the need for increased climate finance and clarity on loss and damage.
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