The Emirates News Agency said this happened during the ninth meeting of the committee, which saw a discussion of the general vision of the conference and its strategic priorities, and the most significant achievements that have been made so far. ‘now as part of efforts to prepare for hosting.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “As the host country of COP28, the UAE is playing an important role in building global consensus and consensus and in coordinating an urgent and comprehensive response during this crucial decade for climate action. The conference will be an important forum for heads of state, business leaders and the civil and scientific communities.” Young people and all segments of society will witness the discussion on the progress made in global climate action and the steps needed to move from promises to concrete achievements by 2030 in line with the requirements of the Paris Agreement .
During the meeting, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, President-designate of COP28 and Vice-Chair of the Committee, presented the main insights and findings of the COP28 Presidency Global Listening and Awareness Tour, which has so far included visits to India, China, Japan, Germany, France, UK and USA.
Major high-level events Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber attended in the most recent phase of the tour included the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministerial Meeting in Sapporo, Japan, and the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC.
Al-Jaber said: “In line with the vision and direction of the leaders, the UAE is taking a holistic approach to addressing climate change as an environmental challenge and an economic opportunity that can be leveraged in a way that contributes to achieving prosperity and ensuring energy security in conjunction with reducing emissions The conference team has begun working with all stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of a system It embraces the mindset of business world and achieves a balance between climate action and sustainable economic and social development.We will work with all parties and all segments of society to prepare and implement an effective program that contributes to achieving radical progress, simultaneously supports economic growth and climate action, and ensures that no one is left behind.”
He added: “The conference presidency will continue the global listening and communication tour, through which it sends an open invitation to the world to strengthen cooperation, mobilize and unify efforts to accelerate progress on the pillars fundamentals of climate action. We must achieve a logical, gradual, fair and practical transition in the energy sector, and we support the development of international financial institutions and banks.” Multilateral development to enable more financing on concessional terms and at an appropriate cost, particularly for countries in the South and communities most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and we commit to preparing a comprehensive agenda for the COP28 conference which offers everyone the opportunity to express their points of view and their priorities and to contribute to the negotiation process.
For her part, Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Development and Youth Climate Pioneer at COP28, reviewed the positive feedback received by the International Youth Climate Delegates Program launched by COP28 last month. last during the “Road to COP28” event held in Expo City. to raise climate awareness and mobilize all efforts for the Year of Sustainability.
Committee members were also briefed on the vision of the Conference of Parties to COP 28. The meeting included an overview of protocol and logistics services presented by Mohammed Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Protocol and strategic narration, and a briefing on security and operational affairs by Lieutenant General Talal Belhoul Al Falasi, Director General of the State Security Agency in Dubai, and an explanation of the transport plan for the headquarters of COP28 was introduced by Mattar Al Tayer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai.
The committee also received further briefings from Suhail bin Muhammad Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Maryam bint Muhammad Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
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