GCC Secretary General Dr Nayef Al Hajraf on Monday welcomed the UAE’s offer to host a major global climate summit.
If the UAE’s bid is successful, the UN Climate Change Conference (Cop28) will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in November 2023.
Dr Al Hajraf said he was confident that the Emirates could host the conference successfully.
Supporting the UAE's offer, he promised to work for the success of the conference to achieve its desired goals.
Dr Al Hajraf said it was important for countries and global organisations to come together in efforts to address climate change.
The UAE announced its bid to host the conference on Sunday.
A successful bid would bring thousands of decision makers and delegates to the UAE's capital.
This year’s UN Climate Summit Cop26 in Glasgow, Scotland, is expected to host 30,000 people, even with the effects of the pandemic.
Future summits are likely to be even bigger.
State news agency Wam said that, as the permanent host country for the International Renewable Energy Agency and the first in the region to sign and ratify the Paris Agreement, the UAE has demonstrated a proven record in climate action and co-operation, which makes it an ideal convener for Cop28.
UAE sustainability drive - in pictures The UAE is known for protecting the environment. Here Environment Agency Abu Dhabi staff release a tagged flamingo as part of Abu Dhabi Birdathon initiative. Courtesy Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Umbrella Thorn Acacia trees are among the UAE's rich flora. Silvia Razgova / The National
Abu Dhabi has the second-largest dugong population in the world. Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Love of nature is part of life here. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, with a sea turtles he helped release into the wild. Instagram/ @faz3
Abu Dhabi's environment agency is working to protect Hawksbill and Green turtles which live in the emirate's waters. Courtesy TDIC
A cheetah at Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain. The zoo was founded by the Late President, Sheikh Zayed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
An Arabian sand gazelle at the Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The UAE is also embracing clean energy. This computer-generated image shows what phase four of Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park, currently under construction in Dubai. Image courtesy of Acwa Power
Nuclear energy is also important. The first reactor at Barakah nuclear plant reached 100 per cent power in December 2020.
Abu Dhabi's new Midfield Terminal has won a coveted three-pearl rating under Abu Dhabi's Estidama, Arabic for sustainability, system. Courtesy KPF
A breeding programme run by Environment Agency Abu Dhabi helped bring Arabian Oryx back from the brink of extinction. Courtesy: EAD
Updated: May 25, 2021, 12:12 AM