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Dubai Eye
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE champions climate action, inclusivity at UN talks
The UAE has wrapped up its participation at the UN's 62nd Climate Session in Bonn, Germany, reaffirming its commitment to global climate action and building on the momentum from COP28. Led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Energy and Sustainability, Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, the UAE delegation engaged in key negotiations on climate finance, adaptation, just transition and transparency under the Paris Agreement. The team also contributed to over 25 side events, highlighting initiatives in clean energy, artificial intelligence and climate finance. Balalaa emphasized the UAE's commitment to inclusivity, consensus-building and innovation in climate policy, and underscored the country's role in driving forward outcomes from COP28 through to COP30 in Brazil. The UAE also hosted a cultural event linking heritage to climate resilience and announced plans to co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference with Senegal. Officials say the country remains focused on practical, inclusive solutions to protect vulnerable communities worldwide.
TAG 91.1
03-07-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE champions climate action, inclusivity at UN talks
The UAE has wrapped up its participation at the UN's 62nd Climate Session in Bonn, Germany, reaffirming its commitment to global climate action and building on the momentum from COP28. Led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Energy and Sustainability, Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, the UAE delegation engaged in key negotiations on climate finance, adaptation, just transition and transparency under the Paris Agreement. The team also contributed to over 25 side events, highlighting initiatives in clean energy, artificial intelligence and climate finance. Balalaa emphasized the UAE's commitment to inclusivity, consensus-building and innovation in climate policy, and underscored the country's role in driving forward outcomes from COP28 through to COP30 in Brazil. The UAE also hosted a cultural event linking heritage to climate resilience and announced plans to co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference with Senegal. Officials say the country remains focused on practical, inclusive solutions to protect vulnerable communities worldwide.
Al Etihad
03-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE reaffirms climate commitment, support to multilateral work at 62nd Session of Subsidiary Bodies of UNFCCC
3 July 2025 19:36 BONN, GERMANY (WAM)The United Arab Emirates successfully concluded its participation at the 62nd Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was held in Bonn, UAE delegation was led by the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, who reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to building on the outcomes of COP28 and supporting continued progress ahead of COP30, which will be held in Belém, SB62, the UAE actively engaged in all negotiation paths, including climate finance, the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Just Transition Work Programme, and transparency arrangements under the Paris delegation also participated in more than 25 side events and panel discussions, highlighting the UAE's strategies and initiatives in areas such as clean energy, artificial intelligence, and innovative climate finance solutions. The delegation further showcased the UAE's efforts to strengthen climate innovation, enhance international cooperation, and elevate the role of youth in climate emphasised that the UAE remains committed to supporting the multilateral process and building consensus to deliver practical solutions for climate resilience and sustainable development. His Excellency stressed the critical importance of carrying forward the spirit of inclusivity achieved at COP28. This was reflected in the UAE's constructive engagement in discussions and negotiations and its efforts to help bridge the gap between diverse the session, the UAE's Ministry of Culture organised a cultural event under the Adaptation agenda, showcasing the role of heritage and traditional knowledge in building climate resilience, further underscoring the UAE's comprehensive approach to sustainable ahead, the UAE will continue its role within the COP Troika alongside Azerbaijan and Brazil, aiming to ensure that COP30 delivers ambitious, equitable, and tangible outcomes, particularly on adaptation indicators and just transition frameworks, in line with the UAE to Belém Roadmap and the UAE Just Transition Work the country will strengthen preparations to co-host the 2026 United Nations Water Conference in partnership with Senegal, reflecting its unwavering commitment to climate resilience and water this regard, Balalaa said, 'SB62 represents an important platform to maintain momentum and support convergence on key priorities. We remain committed to working closely with partners to translate ambition into tangible action through inclusive multilateral engagement and shared responsibility.' The UAE continues its diplomatic and pragmatic efforts to enhance global climate action, support international cooperation, and protect the most vulnerable communities from the impact of climate change worldwide.
Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE, EU strengthen cooperation on energy, climate, water in lead-up to COP30, 2026 UN Water Conference
7 Mar 2025 20:48 BRUSSELS (WAM)Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, concluded a two-day trip, from the 6-7 March, to the European Union (EU) in Brussels, where he met with senior officials and stakeholders in the energy and water the meetings, Abdulla Balalaa reaffirmed the UAE's close partnership with the EU, focusing on aligning efforts, cooperation and achieving progress in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and water visit followed the 2026 United Nations Water Conference (UNWC26) Organisational Session in New York and coincides with EU Ocean Days in Brussels. During the visit, he was invited to take part in the EU's consultative process on reviewing the EU's water resilience the consultative process, Balalaa highlighted the launch of the 2026 UNWC process, outlined the UAE's priorities for the conference and invited the international community to take part in working towards advancing innovative, inclusive and scalable solutions to water further affirmed the UAE's commitment to deepening its cooperation with the EU in advancing climate action, energy transition, water resilience, and global sustainability. He also highlighted that discussions in Brussels were instrumental in driving forward the climate adaptation and energy related commitments made at the 28thConference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which was held in Dubai in 2023, to ensure strong alignment with the EU ahead of the UN Ocean Conference 2025, COP30, and the 2026 UN Water visit included meetings with a number of EU officials and the European Investment Bank (EIB) reinforcing bilateral relations to explore the potential to expand investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and water met with European Commission representatives: Ditte Juul-Jørgensen, Director-General for Energy; Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of Environment; Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General Climate Action; and Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, in addition to representatives from the European External Action Service (EEAS). The discussions focused on advancing joint efforts in water sustainability in the lead-up to 2026 UNWC, broader climate adaptation strategies, mitigating climate change, and enhancing cooperation ahead of the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in France.
Hi Dubai
10-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Strengthens EU Partnerships in Renewable Energy and Water Sustainability
Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, completed a productive two-day visit to Brussels, from March 6-7, to meet with senior officials and stakeholders in the energy and water sectors. The visit underscored the UAE's commitment to advancing its collaboration with the European Union (EU) in key areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water resilience. Balalaa's meetings came on the heels of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference (UNWC26) Organisational Session in New York and coincided with the EU's Ocean Days. During his visit, he was invited to participate in the EU's consultative process on reviewing the EU's water resilience strategy. At the consultative session, Balalaa emphasized the UAE's priorities for the 2026 UNWC and urged the international community to contribute to scalable and inclusive solutions for global water challenges. He also highlighted the UAE's ongoing commitment to advancing climate action, energy transition, and water resilience in collaboration with the EU, aligning efforts made during the COP28 conference in Dubai with future global sustainability goals. The discussions also involved strengthening ties with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to explore investment opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, and water sustainability. Balalaa met with several EU officials, including Ditte Juul-Jørgensen, Director-General for Energy, and Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General for Climate Action, to reinforce the UAE's role in driving global climate adaptation and sustainability initiatives. The visit set the stage for increased cooperation ahead of pivotal international events such as the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in France and the 2026 UN Water Conference. News Source: Emirates News Agency
