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UAE Reinforces Climate Leadership at Sagarmatha Sambaad Forum

Strategic Insights

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The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive climate diplomacy and multilateral action at the first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal. The forum, themed 'Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity,' brought together high-level government officials, UN leaders, scientists, civil society, and regional communities to advance global dialogue on climate change, mountain ecosystems, and environmental justice. The UAE's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, Abdulla Balalaa, delivered a remark highlighting the country's role in operationalising the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage and its efforts as co-host of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE committed to a US$100 million pledge to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in 2023.
  • The UAE is co-hosting the 2026 United Nations Water Conference alongside Senegal, positioning the forum as a milestone in unifying the endeavors of desert, coastal, and mountain nations under a shared global water and climate action agenda.
  • The UAE reiterated its commitment to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), calling for cross-ecosystem partnerships and regionally tailored solutions.
  • Abdulla Balalaa held bilateral meetings with senior Nepalese officials to deepen cooperation on climate, investment, and development, focusing on enhancing cooperation in trade and economic fields, and exploring potential areas of renewable energy investments in Nepal.
  • The UAE's participation in Sagarmatha Sambaad reflects the country's approach to climate action and its strategic ambition to strengthen multilateral ties across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Statistics:

  • US$100 million: amount pledged by the UAE to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage at COP28.
  • 2023: year the UAE committed to a US$100 million pledge to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage.
  • 2026: year the United Nations Water Conference is scheduled to take place, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal.

Sources:

  • Wam (2023). UAE participates in the first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad Forum.
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