Antalya:On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, led a high-level UAE delegation at the opening of the Leaders' Summit in Antalya, Türkiye. The summit, part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), is being held on 11th and 12th November.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Saud attended the summit chaired by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, with the presence of heads of state, government leaders, and senior officials globally, alongside representatives of the United Nations and international organizations.
The summit aims to strengthen international cooperation, accelerate the implementation of climate commitments, and advance collective efforts to address climate challenges. H.H. Sheikh Saud emphasized the UAE's role in global climate action, focusing on balancing economic development with environmental protection while investing in clean energy, technology, and innovation.
H.H. Sheikh Saud highlighted the UAE's development model, where economic growth and climate action align, forming a foundation for a diversified and sustainable economy. He noted that the UAE's experience demonstrates how climate ambitions can lead to growth and innovation, improving quality of life while preserving resources for future generations.
The historic UAE Consensus, reached at COP28 in Dubai, was highlighted as a milestone in global climate action, emphasizing the importance of building on this consensus by accelerating climate commitments. Key focus areas include mobilizing finance and investment, expanding access to clean technologies, and supporting an energy transition that benefits communities worldwide.
H.H. Sheikh Saud was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; and Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The Leaders' Summit, under the theme 'Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future,' is part of COP31, which Türkiye hosts from 9th to 20th November.
During his visit, H.H. Sheikh Saud toured the UAE Pavilion at COP31, organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, where he was briefed on national initiatives in clean energy and resource conservation. He also attended an official dinner hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in honor of the summit participants.
The UAE's participation reflects its continued commitment to international climate action, building on COP28 outcomes and the UAE Consensus, calling for a transition from fossil fuels, increasing renewable energy capacity, and improving energy efficiency. The conference also saw the adoption of the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience and the launch of ALTÉRRA, a US$30 billion climate investment vehicle.
Source Wam