Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses Ukraine and climate change with John Kerry

UAE Foreign Minister spoke to the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate by phone on Wednesday

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, discussed a range of issues with John Kerry, right. Reuters

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, spoke by phone with John Kerry, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, about how to improve international action on climate change.

On Wednesday, the officials discussed the developments in Ukraine and the importance of intensifying international efforts to reach a political settlement to the crisis and contain its repercussions.

They also explored energy issues and the importance of achieving stability in global power and food markets.

Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Kerry shared views on the role of the Abraham Accords in promoting climate action.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the UAE's commitment to working with its international partners on climate action.

Mr Kerry praised the role played by the UAE in global action, especially its initiatives to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

UAE climate change initiatives: in pictures

The third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. Photo: Masdar

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurates Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. Wam

Sheikh Mohammed at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Wam

Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister for Food Security, speaks at the World Food Programme Stop the Waste campaign at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed has launched a landmark clean energy partnership between Adnoc and EWEC that will see EWEC supply Adnoc’s grid power from nuclear and solar energy sources from January 2022. Photo: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office

The UAE pavilion at the Cop26 summit in Scotland. Ashraf Helmi / The National

Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. Andrew Henderson / The National

The Barakah Unit 2 grid connection delivers clean electricity. Photo: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

An aerial view of the Qurum Walkway in Jubail Mangrove Park. The UAE is doing everything it can to tackle climate change, from limiting greenhouse gas emissions to planting more mangroves. Wam

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is working to increase the amount of local produce grown by 5 to 10 per cent a year. Silvia Razgova / The National

The eco-green technologies research site at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has installed 300 artificial caves made of eco-friendly materials across 30 sites to enhance fish stocks in UAE waters.

The future of cycling in Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi, is commemorated by a community ride around the track. Victor Besa / The National