Belem, Brazil – The United Arab Emirates renewed its firm commitment to multilateral climate action.
She stressed the importance of achieving collective progress and strengthening international partnerships in order to accelerate the pace of global implementation.
In addition to achieving the goal of keeping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.
This came during the opening session of the thirtieth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP30), held in Belém.
Abdullah Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, headed the UAE delegation during the conference.
The UAE’s integrated approach and forward-looking visions in climate diplomacy, based on a comprehensive methodology that includes government and society, emphasize a close and solid partnership in its direction.
As part of a unified national effort reflecting the continuity of leadership from the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the thirtieth Conference of the Parties (COP30), the UAE delegation included ministers, high-level officials, negotiators and experts from various national bodies.
Turning ambition into reality
This reflects the UAE’s national vision as a leading and trusted country to support cooperation in this regard, and as a key driver of consensus-building and enhancing collective climate ambition through cooperation and confidence-building as a basis for joint progress.
The UAE’s agenda at the Conference of the Parties (COP30) focuses on transforming ambition into realistic implementation.
Through practical and comprehensive partnership-based solutions, based on the “historic UAE agreement” signed during the Twenty-Eighth Conference of the Parties (COP28).
The country gives priority to accelerating financing for climate action and expanding innovation in the field of clean energy.
In addition to empowering youth and communities to lead long-term sustainable development paths.
In addition to strengthening efforts based on natural solutions and adaptation to increase resilience and transform commitments into tangible results.
As part of its preparations to host the 2026 United Nations Water Conference in partnership with the Republic of Senegal, the UAE is leading a strategic global effort aimed at placing water at the heart of sustainable development and climate action.
Through high-level dialogues and expanding partnerships between various sectors, the country is pushing towards an integrated approach that links the water agenda to all pillars of development.
To enhance resilience, stimulate innovation, and contribute to the development of a shared vision for a sustainable water future, ahead of the international conference in December 2026.
