Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, today emphasized the need to mobilize resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.<\/p>
Speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi, Dr. Al Jaber recognized India\u2019s prominent global role and noted that the country, which assumes the Presidency of the G20 this year, is soon to become the world\u2019s third largest economy. Dr. Al Jaber said, \u201cIndia\u2019s sustainable development is critical, not just for India, but for the whole world.India\u2019s goal of adding 500 GW of clean energy in the next seven years is a powerful statement of intent.And, as one of the largest investors in renewables, the UAE will explore all opportunities for partnership with India to contribute to its high growth, low carbon pathway.\u201d<\/p>
Recognizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s leadership as guiding India on its path to a prosperous and sustainable future, he emphasized the UAE\u2019s support for India\u2019s G20 focus on transformative action towards a cleaner, greener, and bluer future, with just and equitable growth for all.<\/p>
Highlighting that \u201cThe UAE takes on the role of COP 28 with humility, a deep sense of responsibility and great sense of urgency\u201d, Dr. Al Jaber reaffirmed the UAE\u2019s unwavering commitment to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius but stressed that progress was far from what was needed.<\/p>
\u201cLet me make one thing absolutely clear: the goal of keeping 1.5 alive is non-negotiable.It is also clear that business as usual won\u2019t get us there. We need a paradigm shift in our approach to mitigation, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage.\u201d<\/p>
Reflecting on the key pillars of climate negotiations, Dr. Al Jaber outlined key priorities across mitigation and adaptation.<\/p>
\u201cOn mitigation, we need to rapidly build the clean energy systems of tomorrow, while making the energy systems of today much cleaner.We must triple renewable energy capacity, double hydrogen production, expand nuclear power, improve battery storage, scale up carbon capture and enhance efficiency.And we need to accelerate an energy transition that leaves no one behind, particularly the 800 million people, across the Global South who have no access today.<\/p>
\u201cWe need to transform food systems, that account for one third of global emissions. Embrace agri-tech to feed a growing planet on a limited carbon budget.And enhance water use so that everyone on this planet has access to safe drinking water.At COP28, transforming our food and water systems will be given the same attention as transitioning our energy and industrial systems.We need to advance on all fronts at the same time.\u201d<\/p>
Acknowledging the need to support those impacted by climate change, Dr. Al Jaber pointed to the need to boost support for adaptation, and to embrace nature-based solutions.<\/p>
\u201cOn adaptation, COP28 must conclude the Global Goal on Adaptation, and finalize agreement around doubling adaptation finance.TERI has been at the forefront of pushing for this goal, which will help protect vulnerable communities across the Global South.Adaptation also means preserving ALL life on earth, protecting biodiversity, natural ecosystems, and endangered species.As a nation, and as the COP28 Presidency, we share India\u2019s firm belief that safeguarding and respecting nature is a fundamental obligation.The UAE has always embedded environmental protection, respect for nature, and climate action into our development strategy.\u201d<\/p>
The COP28 President-Designate emphasized that the step change in the climate progress needed cannot happen without accessible and affordable capital, noting that trillions, not billions, are required.<\/p>
\u201cA key enabler will be the reform of the International Financial Institutions and Multilateral Development Banks.We must mobilize much more concessional finance to unlock more private sector capital and target investments where they are needed most.As such, scaling and accelerating climate finance will be one of the key goals of the COP28 Presidency, and we will rally all relevant parties in an effort to get it done.\u201d<\/p>
Dr. Al Jaberexpressed that progressive climate action represents an immense opportunity for the world: \u201cAn opportunity to create millions of jobs and invent new sectors, businesses, and industries.In fact, it will create the greatest leap in human development and prosperity since the first industrial revolution.\u201d<\/p>
He reaffirmed that the COP28 Presidency would listen to and engage with all stakeholders, bringing everyone to the table and ensuring that no-one was left behind. Dr. Al Jaber closed his address by highlighting it was partnerships which would make progress towards a sustainable future for all:<\/p>
\u201cLet\u2019s ensure that progress is truly inclusive\u2026 that no-one is left behind.Let\u2019s keep 1.5 alive, while putting an end to energy and water poverty.Let\u2019s unite around climate action that carries humanity forward.And let\u2019s prove that you can be pro-climate and pro-growth at the same time.<\/p>
\u201cIn the months to come, myself and the COP28 team, will continue to listen, consult, and engage with everyone.Everyone from civil society, Indigenous peoples, the private sector, governments, women, and youth.<\/p>
\u201cLet\u2019s unite everyone around a COP of action and a COP for all.Let\u2019s remember that the world makes progress through partnership, not polarization.<\/p>
\u201cAndlet\u2019s follow TERI\u2019s motto:\u2018the best way to predict the future is to create it.\u2019 So, let\u2019s get to work and create a sustainable future together.\u201d<\/p>
Following his address, on the sidelines of the World Sustainable Development Summit,Dr. Al Jaber was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Vice Chancellor of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Prateek Sharma. Its first-ever recipient. Dr. Al Jaber was awarded in light of his achievements and contributions to climate action.<\/p>
\u201cThis was a great honor for me personally and a testament to the UAE leadership\u2019s commitment to embed the principles of sustainability into our development as a nation,\u201d Dr. Al Jaber said.<\/p>
In 2010, while CEO of Masdar, Dr. Al Jaber received an honorary doctorate from TERI University\u2019s visionary founder, Dr Rajendra Pachauri.<\/p>
His Excellency Dr. Al Jaber also held several meetings on the sidelines of the event including with H.E Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India Minister of External Affairs; H.E Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President of Guyana; Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India; H.E Naseer Ahamed, Sri Lankan Minister of Environment; Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development in the Earth Institute and H.E Navdeep Suri, Distinguished Fellow of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). His Excellency also held a roundtable with several members of civil society including NGOs, multilateral development banks, foundations, think tanks and other representatives.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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