The UAE's Role in Leading the World Away from Fossil Fuels

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We expect and hope that  the UAE  will continue pushing for that,” he said. “I think that it is going to be a moment of truth for the UAE to show their leadership 

The significance of this acknowledgment cannot be overstated, especially as governments finalize their negotiating positions ahead of Cop28, the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, which will be held in Dubai in November. The fact that the UAE, which is located in an oil and gas-rich region, is hosting this global event and has taken tangible steps to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels sends a strong signal to the international community.  

Virginijus Sinkevicius stressed the importance of the UAE, a fossil fuel-rich nation, leading by example in the transition to cleaner energy sources. "Having a presidency located in an oil and gas-rich region, committed to phasing out unabated fossil fuels, is a strong signal to other countries," he said.  

The UAE's commitment to this transition is not merely rhetoric; over the last few years, the country has made significant strides in diversifying its energy portfolio and reducing its carbon footprint.   

One reason to hope for more tangible outcomes at the UN climate meeting, Mr Sinkievicius said, is the high profile carved out for the private sector at the UAE-led event. “We are seeing that more and more countries and the private sector are taking what Paris set up for us as goals much more seriously,” he also added   


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