COP28 in the UAE will benefit all humanity

COP28 in the UAE will benefit all humanity

Three years into this “decade of action” on climate change, the crucial challenge we face is translating big ambitions into meaningful action with players from across the ecosystem. Living and working in the UAE, it is clear that the world can learn much from the country’s experience: combine planning and partnership with implementation and inclusivity, grounded by a clear vision.

This approach will be on full display this year in the UAE, where two global events – Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and COP28 – are taking place. Many of us working to address decarbonisation and climate change have spent the past few days at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), discussing ways to deliver on a roadmap for our collective net-zero future. An even larger group of climate-focused decision makers will meet again in November and December for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai.

One powerful example of the country’s ability to combine forward-looking vision with action and true progress is Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company.

It was all the way back in 2006 that UAE leadership established Masdar, the UAE-based global renewable energy company. In a short period, Masdar has grown from a 10-megawatt solar PV plant in Abu