UAE Space Agency sheds light on significance of COP28

UAE Space Agency sheds light on significance of COP28

On the sidelines of the UAE Space Agency’s participation in the 66th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna, Austria, the agency organised a gala dinner sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Space Debate.

The event, which was attended by senior officials and decision-makers from countries participating in COPUOS, took place during the UAE's active participation in the committee’s 66th session.

The occasion highlights the UAE's commitment as it prepares to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in November and December 2023 at Dubai Expo City.

The gala dinner served as a platform to emphasise the significance of supporting global sustainability endeavours, particularly the role of the space sector in addressing climate change and its relevance to COP28.

Decision-makers were encouraged to engage in discussions regarding the challenges they face within the industry during COP28. Moreover, the event underscored the importance of enhancing international cooperation through the Abu Dhabi Space Debate platform and emphasised the need for developing competencies and scientific research within this critical sector.

The event was attended by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Sciences and Technology, and Chair of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Salem Butti Salem