UAE President says COP28 will lead global efforts to protect planet, safeguard future generations

UAE President says COP28 will lead global efforts to protect planet, safeguard future generations

Sheikh Mohamed affirmed that sustainability remains at the heart of the UAE's support for global climate action

Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed, Ramadan, Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

By WAM Published: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 10:37 PM Last updated: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 11:06 PM

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received the team overseeing the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), at Qasr Al Bahr Majlis, on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the UAE President affirmed that sustainability remains at the heart of the UAE's support for global climate action. Sheikh Mohamed also emphasised the need to enhance international solidarity and cooperation in pursuit of practical solutions to climate challenges.

The meeting was attended by members of the National Higher Committee overseeing preparations to host COP28 UAE.

Four pillars

The UAE President was briefed by the COP28 team about the conference preparations and the four pillars of the COP28 Action Agenda, including fast-tracking a just and orderly energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, lives, and livelihoods at the centre of climate action; and enhancing inclusivity in national climate action.

Sheikh Mohamed affirmed that