Today's Edition
Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi
Director-General of WAM
Over 30 years ago, world leaders in Rio de Janeiro sensed the danger facing humanity from the climate crisis. But the sense of danger was not enough at that time, as the Earth Summit, for which they chose an emotional title, was devoid of any commitments and was dominated by multiple wills and divergent interests.
However, the good thing was the agreement on the periodicity of holding the summit under the banner of the UN.
Since then and as past COP editions laid important groundwork, COP28 stands as a watershed moment in the fight against climate change. For the first time in around three decades, the conference yielded concrete and realistic commitments from nations around the world.
This is the first time world leaders, NGOs, and business leaders agree on clear and specific outlines to save the planet.
COP28 has set a new standard for successful climate conferences to come. Leveraging the UAE’s expertise and strong international relationships, the event provided an exceptional experience, praised by participants as the most inclusive and impactful to date. This success is a crucial turning point in our collective fight against climate change, signalling a renewed sense of hope for our planet’s future.
