Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Cop28 President-designate, has vowed to put climate adaptation at the centre of Cop28. Quote We must rapidly build the clean energy system of the future Dr Sultan Al Jaber“To deliver for our region we must put adaptation front and centre of the climate agenda,” said Dr Al Jaber. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Cop28 President-designate, speaking at the opening of the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week in Riyadh. AFPOrganised by the UNFCCC – the UN’s climate body – Mena Climate Week seeks to build momentum ahead of Cop28 with just over 50 days to go before the crucial talks. “We cannot unplug the energy system of today before we build the new system of tomorrow," Dr Al Jaber told attendees.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 08, 2023 12:39 UTC