Emphasizing the UAE's commitment to sustainable development and the continuity of the legacy of the international exhibition

The President of the State directs to host the (COP28) conference in the «Dubai Expo City»

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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, directed to host the 28th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in the "Expo City Dubai", which is the site of "Expo 2020 Dubai", which was hosted by the country .

His Highness' directive to host the Conference of Parties (COP28) at the "Expo", as it is an exceptional site that formed a distinguished destination, which brought the world together on the soil of the UAE within six months.. While the two events share in achieving sustainability and promoting international action, because of its importance in facing challenges. Globalism.

The 28th session of the conference focuses on main axes, including the implementation of climate commitments and pledges, inclusion of all, concerted efforts, and working together to take concrete practical measures and practical solutions that contribute to overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities, in order to ensure a sustainable future for present and future generations.

The selection is an extension of the legacy of the Expo and its basic message “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future” .. and an affirmation of the continued commitment to its themes that focus on “sustainability”, “opportunities” and “mobility”, in addition to the availability of advanced, ready and sustainable infrastructure, in line with the vision of the state UAE for this session of the Conference of the Parties.

The conference is expected to witness the attendance of more than 45,000 participants daily, including heads of state and government, leaders of international organizations, representatives of the private sector, academics, experts, and representatives of civil society organizations.

The "New Expo City", announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be a global center for innovation and creativity, and a model for the city of the future that preserves the legacy of the UAE, being an active contributor to the progress of the region. and the world.

The UAE has a proven track record in climate action and multilateral cooperation, which makes it an ideal destination for holding the 28th session of the Conference of the States Parties, as the country hosts the permanent headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the UAE was the first country in the region to sign and ratify the Paris Agreement, as well as the first A country in the region that is committed to reducing emissions in all economic sectors, while the UAE has established itself as an ideal destination to host high-level international events focusing on climate action and sustainable development.

Over the past 15 years, the UAE has consolidated its leadership in the region in renewable and clean energy investments at the local and international levels, investing $50 billion in clean energy, and finally announced its plan to invest more than $50 billion, over the next decade, in more projects. , including hydrogen and ammonia.. The UAE owns three of the largest and least expensive solar power plants in the world, and has investments in renewable energy projects in 70 countries, including providing more than one billion US dollars in grants and loans to 27 island countries suffering from scarce resources. It is more vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The UAE is focused on making the most of the potential of effective and innovative climate action, as it is a key driver for building a new model for sustainable low-emission economic growth, which contributes to creating new job opportunities and sectors, and enhancing the ambitions of the UAE, the region and the world.

It is noteworthy that the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties is of great importance in achieving the goals of the "Paris Climate Agreement", as it is being held during a critical stage in which the international community seeks to make progress in the commitments made in the agreement, and the conference is scheduled to witness the first global assessment The progress of countries in implementing their contributions under the Paris Agreement, in addition to identifying the features of the next round of these contributions.

With the Arab Republic of Egypt hosting the 27th Conference of the Parties, the UAE is committed to working closely with it to accelerate global progress in climate action and adapt to the repercussions of climate change. As for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, it was launched in 1992 in Brazil. The parties to the Convention have formal meetings held annually since 1995, which aim to find solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change.

At the conclusion of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, the UAE was chosen to host the “COP28” conference during the month of November 2023.

 The 28th session of the conference will be held next year. It focuses on accelerating climate action and finding practical solutions to reduce the repercussions of climate change.

Expo was a distinguished destination that brought the world together on the soil of the UAE within six months.

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