The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has announced that the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023 will be hosted by the UAE.
The event will bring together countries and their leaders from around the world to take action to cap global greenhouse gas emissions and unite against climate change.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said, "We are pleased and honoured by the UNFCCC decision to select the United Arab Emirates to host the UN Climate Change Conference in 2023 and commit ourselves as a nation to supporting the entire international community in accelerating our combined efforts to overcome the very real threat of climate change. The founding father of the UAE had the highest regard for the environment, and it is his legacy which has inspired the progress we have made over the past 50 years to diversify our economy – and will continue to inspire us as we strive to safeguard the well-being of present and future generations."
COP26 came to an end on Saturday in Glasglow, after extending by an extra day, and COP27 will be held in Egypt in 2022.