UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Leads Delegation at G77 and China Summit
In a significant international gathering, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Al Muhairi, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, led the UAE delegation to the G77 and China Summit held in Cuba. During the summit, she had the opportunity to meet with the Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with various international and governmental officials from around the world.
Her Excellency Al Muhairi emphasized the importance of the upcoming COP28 conference scheduled to take place in the UAE in November. COP28 presents a pivotal opportunity for the world to fulfill its climate commitments as outlined in the Paris Agreement. It also serves as a platform for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to a brighter future for humanity.
The G77 and China Summit, held under the theme “Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation,” was attended by Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as well as numerous heads of state and government.
The summit provided an ideal forum for discussing the pressing global development issues of our time. Leaders and delegates exchanged ideas and strategies on how science, technology, and innovation can be harnessed to address the challenges the world faces today. It underscored the importance of international cooperation and the role that these advancements can play in achieving sustainable development.
Her Excellency Al Muhairi presence at the summit signifies the UAE commitment to addressing climate change on a global scale and fostering international collaboration in the pursuit of a more sustainable and prosperous future. As preparations continue for COP28 in the UAE, the world eagerly anticipates a gathering that will be pivotal in shaping the trajectory of global climate action.