COP28 President says world must unite on climate action and deliver in Dubai

COP28 President says world must unite on climate action and deliver in Dubai

- “Let this process prove that multilateralism still works. I believe we can fulfil our responsibility. I know that we must.”

- More than 100 delegations and 70 ministers are attending the Abu Dhabi conference, more than double the normal number of participants for a Pre-COP.

- “There are too many things dividing our world at this moment,” Dr. Al Jaber said in the opening session. “Now more than ever we need to unite on climate and deliver a clear message of hope, solidary, stability and prosperity. We need to show that the international community can deliver and send a clear signal that keeps 1.5 within reach.”

- Speaking about fossil fuels, Dr. Al Jaber said, “I know there are strong views about the idea of including language on fossil fuels and renewables in the negotiated text. I need you to work together to come forward with solutions that can achieve alignment, common ground and consensus between all parties. We must be pragmatic. And we must leave no-one behind.””

- Updating the meeting on policy the COP28 President said: “More than 20 oil and gas companies have answered COP28’s call to end methane emissions by 2030. And I see positive momentum, as more are