Abstract:
At the Pre-COP in Baku, COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber urged global leaders to unite in delivering on the UAE Consensus, the roadmap for achieving the Paris Agreement goals. As the world gears up for COP29, he emphasized the need for immediate action on finance, adaptation, and mitigation to drive climate progress and sustainable economic growth.
- UAE Consensus: The roadmap to achieving the Paris Agreement and keeping 1.5°C within reach.
- Climate Finance Focus: The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) must address the needs of the most vulnerable.
- Adaptation & Mitigation: Equal priority, with adaptation finance doubling and robust carbon markets developed.
- Next NDCs: Must align with UAE Consensus to drive economic growth and climate action.
- Global Cooperation: COP Presidencies Troika (COP28-30) will advocate for UAE Consensus at multilateral platforms.
- Technology Transfer & Investment: Urged the Global South to support the next round of ambitious NDCs.