Net-Zero 2050: Kerry lauds UAE for ‘incredibly important’ plan

Net-Zero 2050: Kerry lauds UAE for ‘incredibly important’ plan

John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, led congratulations from world leaders and prominent environmental policy-makers to the UAE for its Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative, calling it an "incredibly important" step in combating climate change. John Kerry said: "My heartfelt congratulations and thanks to the UAE for its . As the UAE prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a nation later this year, this mid-century net-zero goal sets out a very powerful vision for your next exciting decades ahead. "I know this announcement is the result of serious substantive work by many and it sets an example for other major energy exporters to follow. I look forward to working with the UAE turn this goal into a reality." Kerry also thanked the UAE for using Expo 2020 Dubai "to draw attention to the world’s shared responsibility to address the climate crisis". He said: "This work that we all have to do must accelerate in this critical decade – a decade that will make or break our ability to realise our 2050 goals." UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also welcomed the announcement, on Twitter: "Fantastic news that the UAE has become the first Gulf country to commit