Abu Dhabi (WAM)
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Supreme National Committee to oversee the preparations for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at its twenty-eighth session (COP28), confirmed that the UAE will take, in its march towards the climate conference, The global event, which it hosts in 2023, is an approach characterized by high ambition, seeking participation and inclusion for all, and focusing on finding effective solutions to the repercussions of climate change.
His Highness stressed that the UAE will cooperate closely with the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, which will host the twenty-seventh session of the Conference of the Parties in Sharm El-Sheikh in November, to support the momentum for further progress in climate action. This came while His Highness chaired, yesterday, the fourth meeting of the committee, where it discussed all the strategic, technical and administrative elements related to the conference.
The special importance of the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), to be held in the UAE, stems from the fact that it will witness – for the first time since the Paris Agreement in 2015 – the conduct of the “Global Assessment”, an integrated report to assess progress made in achieving the main global climate goals.
His Highness said: “The UAE will benefit from being a trusted party that is able to mobilize efforts, bring the world together and reach consensus to ensure that the voices of all relevant stakeholders are heard at the Conference of Parties (COP28) to reach a global consensus in order to achieve real progress in climate action. The UAE is also leveraging its track record in innovative clean technology to provide solutions for sustainable development that lead to more social and economic benefits for all.”
Sharm El Sheikh conference
The meeting of the Supreme National Committee comes before the COP27 Conference of Parties, which will be hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt next November, amid a global call to raise ambition and focus on implementing the measures required for the success of climate action. The UAE delegation to COP27 will work to listen to everyone’s views and better understand the divergent priorities of the international community. Key topics on the agenda for the conference in Sharm El Sheikh include efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, adapt to its impacts, the need to increase funding for climate action, and clarity on how to address losses and damages.
Effective climate action
His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and Vice-Chairman of the Supreme National Committee of the COP28, said: “The wise leadership directed the UAE delegation to COP27 to focus on supporting the Egyptian presidency and building on its efforts to accelerate implementation process. The UAE believes that effective climate action has the potential to create new industries, new skills and sustainable and long-term economic growth, and as a bridge linking the north and south of the world, the UAE will also continue to support the countries and communities most vulnerable and vulnerable to the repercussions of climate change and stress the need to protect them. In line with the state’s commitment to make its representation and participation in all forums inclusive, the committee also confirmed that the UAE delegation to the Conference of Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, and its approach to the Conference of Parties (COP28) in the UAE, will include participants from the public and private sectors, as well as individuals From women, youth and groups that are usually underrepresented.
Coordination and integration of efforts
The Supreme National Committee to oversee the preparations for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at its twenty-eighth session (COP28) includes a number of ministers and officials from various government sectors to ensure work according to a comprehensive approach aimed at coordinating and integrating efforts between the various sectors in the country at strategic levels and diplomatic, political, economic, technical and organizational preparations for COP 28.
The committee includes in its membership: H.E. Muhammad bin Hadi Al-Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, H.E. Reem bint Ibrahim Al-Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, H.E. Suhail bin Muhammad Faraj Faris Al-Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and H.E. Maryam bint Muhammad Saeed Hareb Al-Muhairi, Minister of Climate Change and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, His Excellency Muhammad Abdullah Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Protocol and Strategic Narrative, His Excellency Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and His Excellency Lieutenant-General Talal Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Director General of the State Security Service in Dubai, His Excellency Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, His Excellency Matar Muhammad Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, Rashid Saeed Al Ameri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Presidential Court, and Major General Staff Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Economy in Dubai, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and Dr. Jamal Al Hosani , representing the Supreme Council for National Security.
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