As the UAE prepares to host the largest United Nations climate change conference, COP28, later this year, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently announced 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability” to emphasize the importance of sustainability in shaping a more prosperous future. This announcement signifies the UAE’s commitment to sustainable […]
3 Questions on Loss and Damage Funding to Tackle Before COP28 – EQ Mag
The importance of the historic agreement at COP27 to establish “loss and damage” financing for vulnerable countries to respond to the impacts of climate change was made excruciatingly evident when two consecutive cyclones hit the small island nation of Vanuatu. Cyclone Judy and Cyclone Kevin wreaked havoc in the South Pacific within 72 hours of […]
‘Fight climate change, not each other,’ says UAE COP28 leader to activists – EQ Mag
The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on the world to fight climate change, not each other, addressing the anger activists felt over his selection. Sultan al-Jaber, the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., also described the upcoming United Nations negotiations as an unprecedented opportunity to […]
Former UN chief calls for climate action over ‘visions’ at COP28 – EQ Mag
DUBAI : Climate talks in the United Arab Emirates this year should focus on action rather than visions, former United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon said during a visit to the oil-rich Gulf country. “Many countries and many people have already presented the visions, so we may not need any more,” he told AFP in Dubai […]