COP28 in the UAE will benefit all humanity

COP28 in the UAE will benefit all humanity

For the foreseeable future, fossil fuels, especially lower-carbon sources such as natural gas, must exist alongside the large-scale electrification of our economy

Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna is President of GE in the UAE and the global Chief of Strategy & Operations for GE International Markets. - Supplied photo

By Dalya Al Muthanna/Green Future Published: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 4:53 PM

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