100 days to COP28: UAE readies to welcome the world

Today marks the 100-day countdown to the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28.

The COP28 UAE Presidency is using the occasion to call on the world to come to the Emirates ready to make transformational and practical progress towards addressing the climate crisis.

The event, which runs at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, is expected to attract over 70,000 participants, including world leaders, NGOs, private sector representatives, indigenous people and youth.

The UAE will lead a process for all stakeholders to agree upon a clear roadmap to accelerate progress towards a just, orderly and equitable global energy transition and a “leave no one behind" approach to inclusive climate action.

Inclusivity is one of the key pillars of the COP28 action agenda and the Presidency has been conducting a global listening and engagement tour to understand the perspectives of all parties and include them in the process of climate diplomacy.

COP28 will also feature the first Global Stocktake to measure progress against the goals and ambitions set out in the Paris Agreement at COP21.

Marking 100 days to COP28, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP 28 President-Designate, said, "Eight years after the Paris Climate Agreement, it is now time to reignite hope through unity and action. COP28 embodies collective action, a platform where leaders and citizens from every corner of the world unite to forge a sustainable path forward."

"The four pillars – fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on people, lives and livelihoods and reinforcing everything with full inclusivity – are our guiding lights, illuminating the way to a greener, healthier, more resilient world. At COP28, the world must unite, act and deliver," he added.

Today marks the 100-day countdown to the start of #COP28!

At a critical moment for our planet, #COP28UAE will bring the world together to deliver transformative #ClimateAction at @expocitydubai, from 30 November to 12 December.

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— COP28 UAE (@COP28_UAE) August 22, 2023