Dr. Al Jaber started his speech by affirming that everything COP28 Presidency has been working on, and continues to work on, is centred around the science.
“The North Star of the COP28 Presidency is to keep 1.5 ºC within reach. The science says that in order to meet this goal, the world must get to net zero emissions by 2050, and reduce emissions by 43 percent by 2030," the COP28 President explained.
Speaking about the financial pledges and contributions secured so far since the start of COP28, Dr. Al Jaber said, "COP28 mobilised over US$57 billion in the first four days to support priorities across the global climate agenda, setting the pace for a new era in climate action. Eight new declarations have been announced that will help transform every major system of the global economy, including the first ever declarations on food systems transformation and health. Major declarations were also made on renewable energy and efficiency, as well as initiatives to decarbonise heavy emitting industries."
He continued by affirming that the COP28 Presidency is the first to actively call on parties to come forward with language on all fossil fuels for the negotiated text.
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