Islamabad (News Desk): In a high-level policy dialogue centered on COP-28 and climate action through public-private partnerships, H.E. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, emphasized the critical importance of this upcoming climate conference. He stressed the need for collaborative efforts between governments and businesses to achieve the goals outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Ambassador Al-Zaabi commended Pakistan for its climate commitments and highlighted UAE’s substantial investments in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture through public-private partnerships. Other stakeholders, including H.E. Jacob Linulf, Ambassador of Denmark, and Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, SDPI Executive Director, also emphasized the importance of climate finance and multi-pronged strategies to address climate challenges.
Meanwhile, COPAIR, in collaboration with UAE media, recently organized a preliminary session in Dubai to prepare for COP 28. COPAIR President Amna Munawwar Awan attended a seminar on Climate Change Advocacy, joined by climate experts, civil society representatives, and media members. The event, hosted in Dubai’s Business Bay area, provided a platform to discuss and plan COP 28 participation, highlighting the anticipation and commitment of COPAIR’s UAE team to engage in this pivotal global climate conference.
