ABU DHABI, September 13 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Supreme National Committee to oversee preparations for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at the 28th session (COP28), confirmed that the UAE will adopt: In the march towards the World Climate Conference, which it will host in 2023, it adopts an approach characterized by great ambition, seeking the participation and inclusion of all, and focusing on the search for effective solutions to the repercussions of the phenomenon of climate change.
His Highness stressed that the UAE will cooperate closely with its sister Arab Republic of Egypt, which will host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties in Sharm El-Sheikh in November, to support the momentum towards further progress in climate action. .
This took place during today’s chairmanship of His Highness the fourth meeting of the committee, where he discussed all the strategic, technical and administrative elements relating to the conference. The particular importance of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to be held in the United Arab Emirates derives from the fact that it will assist – for the first time since the 2015 Paris Agreement – to carry out the “Global Assessment”, an integrated report for assess the progress made in achieving the main global climate goals.
His Highness said: “The UAE will benefit from being a trusted party able to mobilize efforts, bring the world together and reconcile views to ensure the voices of all stakeholders are heard at the Conference of the Parties (COP28 ) to reach a global consensus in order to achieve real progress in climate action. The UAE will also benefit from their proven track record in innovative clean technologies to provide sustainable development solutions that lead to greater social and economic benefits for all . “
The Supreme National Committee meeting precedes the COP27 Conference of the Parties, which will be hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt next November, amid a global call to strengthen ambition and focus on implementing the measures necessary for the success of the climate action.
The UAE delegation at COP27 will work to hear everyone’s views and better understand the divergent priorities of the international community.
Key topics on the agenda of 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 clarify how to address losses. and damage.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, Vice-Chair of the Supreme National Committee of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) said: “Wise leadership led the UAE delegation to the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to focus on supporting the Egyptian presidency of the Conference. Building on its efforts to accelerate the implementation process, the UAE believes effective climate action has the potential to create new industries, new skills and future 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 impacts of climate change , underlining 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 the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh and its approach to Conference of the Parties (COP28) in the UAE, will include participants from the public and private sectors, as well as individuals from women, young people and usually underrepresented groups.
– The Supreme National Committee of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) hosted by the United Arab Emirates in 2023.
The Supreme National Committee in charge of overseeing the preparations for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in its 28th session (COP28) includes a number of ministers and officials from various government sectors to ensure work under a global framework approach aimed at coordinating and integrating efforts between the various sectors of the country at strategic levels and diplomatic, political, economic, technical and organizational preparations for COP 28.
Its members include: His Excellency Muhammad bin Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, His Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, His Excellency Suhail bin Muhammad Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, His Excellency Maryam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, HE Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and HE Muhammad Abdullah Al Junaibi, President of the Federal Authority for Protocol and Strategic Narrative; His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, His Excellency Lieutenant General Talal Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai State Security Agency, His Excellency Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, commander in chief of the Abu Dhabi police; His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Roads and Transportation Authority, His Excellency Rashid Saeed Al Ameri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Presidential Court; His Excellency Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior; His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Economy in Dubai, His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and His Excellency Dr. Jamal Al Hosani, representing the Council Supreme for Homeland Security.
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