King at COP27: Jordan working with neighbouring countries to increase regional climate resilience

King at COP27: Jordan working with neighbouring countries to increase regional climate resilience

Delivering Jordan’s address at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), hosted by Egypt, King Abdullah said Jordan is working with Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, among others, to increase the entire region’s climate resilience, according to a statement from the Royal Court.

His Majesty added that Jordan offers a wide array of opportunities for investment in climate-smart initiatives, such as green infrastructure, electric mobility, agriculture and other sectors.

The King noted that Jordan has put forward the Climate/Refugee Nexus Initiative, which prioritises support for host countries bearing the brunt of climate change, and invited participating countries to endorse this initiative.

Following is the full text of His Majesty’s speech:

“In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

My brother, Mr President Abdel Fattah El Sisi

Mr Secretary General,

Mr President,

My friends:

It is my pleasure to begin by thanking my brother Mr President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and the people and government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, for the warm welcome and for hosting this important global summit.

Our meetings here carry forward 30 years of progress in the fight against climate change. Consensus has grown; goals have been set; yet, the lethal dangers have been growing even faster. Every country