‘Inclusivity was a key factor in our success’, UAE’s COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber reveals

‘Inclusivity was a key factor in our success’, UAE’s COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber reveals

Abu Dhabi: Marking a first in the history of the UN climate change conference (COP), the UAE Consensus at COP28 in Dubai in December 2013 had achieved a breakthrough in getting nations and industry players to transition away from fossil fuels to reach net zero. A month on, COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber has spoken in details of the efforts that materialised into success.

Dr Al Jaber, who is Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE should be very proud of its role in achieving the truly historic outcome achieved at the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in December 2023.

“The vision, support and guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, was essential in COP28 succeeding. This support helped us achieve unprecedented historical climate action achievements, culminating in reaching the historic ‘UAE Consensus’ that was agreed upon by 198 Parties,”