COP28 allows Scottish government to advance international relations – Gulf Today

COP28 allows Scottish government to advance international relations – Gulf Today

Top officials during the event.

Scotland kicked off its COP28 activity with a St Andrew’s Day Reception following the first day of the conference. The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, joined 21 Scottish businesses and organisations in the food and beverage sector at the VIP business event, who showcased their products, with support from Scottish Development International (SDI), and set the stage for the country’s participation at COP28.

The St Andrew’s Day Reception kickstarts the activities for Scotland at the conference of parties, serving as a catalyst for strengthening collaborations and knowledge sharing. The event provided the 21 Scottish businesses, who are either already operating in the UAE or looking to break into the market, a platform to engage with senior decision makers, establish connections, and explore partnerships.

The event served as a microcosm of the country’s broader objectives for COP28 - to showcase its existing business activity in the UAE; increase business-to-business engagement that supports trade and investment opportunities; and demonstrate its innovation strengths in key net zero sectors.

First Minister Humza Yousaf said: “The gathering of the global community at COP8 is crucially important in the fight against climate change. Only by working together can we meet the need and urgency