ABU DHABI, 13th September / 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 World Climate Conference, which it will host in 2023, it takes an approach characterized by high ambition, seeking the participation and inclusion of all, and focusing on finding effective solutions to the repercussions of the phenomenon 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 during His Highness chairing today 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 capable of mobilizing efforts, bringing the world together and reconciling views 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 will benefit Also from its proven track record in innovative clean technology to deliver solutions for sustainable development that lead to greater social and economic benefits for all.”
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.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, Vice-Chairman of the Supreme National Committee of the Conference of Parties (COP28) said: “The wise leadership directed the UAE delegation to the Conference of Parties (COP27) to focus on supporting the Egyptian presidency of the Conference. Building on its efforts to accelerate the 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, stressing the need for protect her.”
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.
– The Supreme National Committee of the Conference of Parties (COP28) hosted by the UAE in 2023.
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.
Its membership includes: 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 Environment, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H.E. Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and H.E. 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 Dubai Police, His Excellency Lieutenant-General Talal Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Director General of the State Security Agency in Dubai, His Excellency Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, 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 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 Supreme Council for National Security.
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