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Tuna Gulenc, Vice President of Japan’s Daikin Middle East Africa, said that the UAE is continuing its global efforts to radically change the course of climate action and pave the way for a sustainable future by hosting COP28.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Gulenc added that COP28 will come up with the first-ever Global Stocktake (GST) that will provide a comprehensive assessment of progress since adopting the Paris Agreement, which is to limit global warming to 1.5 – 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. He pointed out that the world needs more transparent and achievable targets to reduce emissions and achieve net-zero emissions.
Gulenc continued, “We hope that the COP28 will support climate action efforts and encourage governments, institutions, private companies, and individuals to accelerate climate change goals to lay the foundations for a better future for generations to come.”
He pointed out that COP28 is particularly important because it is being held for the first time in the Gulf region, specifically in the UAE, which is leading efforts to transition to clean energy. In addition, the UAE’s distinctive position as a rapidly growing country makes it an ideal bridge for communication between developed and developing countries, as well as its awareness of the multiple problems facing emerging countries.
The official added that the UAE has managed over the past few years to become a leading country in pursuing climate neutrality, with a firm commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.