The President of the State directs to host the Conference of Parties (COP28) in "Expo City"

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, directed to host the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in "Expo City Dubai", the site of "Expo 2020 Dubai" 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 that brought the world together on the land of the UAE within six months.. The two events share in achieving sustainability and promoting international action because of its importance in facing global challenges.

The twenty-eighth 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 to ensure a sustainable future for present and future generations.

This choice is an extension of the legacy of Expo and its main message of "Connecting Minds and Creating the Future"... and an affirmation of the continued commitment to its themes that focus on "sustainability", "opportunities" and "mobility", as well as the availability of advanced, ready and sustainable infrastructure, in line with the vision of the UAE for this session of the COP.

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, "may God protect him", 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 as 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). 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 for hosting high-level international events focusing on climate action and sustainable development.

Over the past fifteen years, the UAE has strengthened its leadership in the region in renewable and clean energy investments at the local and international levels, as the state invested $50 billion in clean energy, and recently announced its plan to invest more than $50 billion over the next decade in more projects, including It contains 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. These investments include providing more than one billion 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-emissions economic growth, which contributes to creating job opportunities and new 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, as well as the outlines of the next round of contributions.

With the Arab Republic of Egypt hosting the 27th Conference of Parties in November 2022, the UAE is committed to working closely with it to accelerate global progress in climate action and adapt to the repercussions of climate change. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was launched in 1992 in Brazil. The Conferences of the Parties to the Convention are official meetings held annually since 1995, and they aim to find solutions to reduce the repercussions 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.

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