Bigwigs congratulate UAE on winning bid to host COP28

ABU DHABI: A number of corporate executives have congratulated the UAE on winning the bid to host COP28 in Abu Dhabi in 2023, saying it is an important milestone in the country’s global climate change leadership journey.

Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said, “We congratulate our leadership and our people for being the first GCC state to preside over the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2023. Our country has a strong reputation as a modern, inclusive, and forward-looking nation that despite its geological and desert climate, has remained fully commited to the global efforts to combat climate change and has taken bold actions to accelerate the energy transition.

Hosting the COP28 in Abu Dhabi reinforces the internationally shared responsibility to act firmly to move the climate action agenda forward. As we celebrate our golden jubilee and look ahead to the next 50 years, we know our unique approach to building a sustainable future will inspire other nations and drive unified climate outcomes in 2023 and beyond to advance sustainable development worldwide.”

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), said, “COP28 will bring the world together in Abu

Dhabi to make progress on climate action and sustainable economic growth. The aluminium sector is just one example in our country of what can be achieved and what must still be done to avert the worst impacts of climate change whilst growing global prosperity. On behalf of EGA, I congratulate the wise leadership of the UAE on securing this global event for our nation’s capital.”

Sheikha Shamma Bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Founder and CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability (AGS), said, “I am extremely proud that the UAE has seen its bid to host COP28 granted during the momentous occasion of COP26 in Glasgow. The UAE has been diligently tackling the climate crisis and global sustainability challenges for over three-decades. The UAE’S Green Agenda 2015-2030, the National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050, the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2030 and our ongoing environmental legislations and policies are all testament to our nation’s contribution towards making the world a beter place. The COP conferences present an invaluable opportunity to bring together world leaders, sustainability experts, NGOS and businesses, providing a catalyst for developing strategies and action plans to ensure a beter tomorrow. It will be a great honour for the UAE to host COP28.