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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Makhtoum: UAE Will Host COP28 Climate Conference in 2023

by Krishna Toprani
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Makhtoum: UAE Will Host COP28 Climate Conference in 2023

The ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Makhtoum said in a tweet othat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected to host the COP28 international climate conference in 2023. “We will put all our capabilities to make the conference a success. The UAE will remain committed to global climate action to protect the planet,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who also serves as prime minister of the UAE.

Other Countries Who Have Hosted The Conference

This will be the second time  that the annual talks will be held in the Middle East, with Egypt set to host them in 2022, and the third time the talks are hosted by a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Prior to this, former OPEC member Qatar hosted in 2012 and before that,  Indonesia hosted the Climate Conference in 2007.

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UAE’s Minister Of Climate Change

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE’s minister of climate change and environment, said on Twitter the UAE is ready to deliver a meeting that mobilises countries to boost their efforts to fight climate change. She says that hosting this global gathering will provide them with a prime opportunity to involve our most dynamic segment of society – their youth – in the meetings and negotiations that will ultimately ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

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The COP Talk at Glasgow

At the COP26 talks in Glasgow, Scotland, a surprise announcement between China and the United States, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, raised hopes that nearly 200 countries in the talks could toughen their commitments and reach a deal by Friday.

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