The 28th Conference of the Parties witnesses a distinguished presence of young leaders.

While the world continues to face the impacts of climate change, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is witnessing a distinguished presence of young leaders to contribute effectively to sustainable development and mitigate the effects of climate change.

The urgent need to activate the role of youth in climate action and provide them with the necessary tools has emerged to enable them to contribute effectively to protecting the planet and its natural resources and preserving the future of humanity.

Therefore, the United Arab Emirates has been working to empower the youth and activate their vital role in achieving tangible progress in climate action issues.

The participation of young leaders in the events of COP28 shows the serious commitment of various countries to empower youth by launching initiatives and programmes that aim to empower them in sustainable development efforts to help build a better tomorrow.

At COP28, young international leaders are actively participating in various events, discussions, and sessions to consolidate their role in sustainable development efforts and addressing climate change, in addition to opening the way for future leaders of sustainability to share their ideas and opinions.

The participation of young leaders in the events of COP28 shows the serious commitment of various countries.

The UAE is setting a good example by empowering young people to participate in climate action; where it believes in their capabilities and potential and worked to train them and hone their skills to be active in addressing the challenges and effects of climate change to build a future that works for the dreams and ambitions of everyone.

The United Arab Emirates has pledged to make COP28 the most inclusive edition for youth in the history of COPs. Hence, the country launched several initiatives and programmes to enable young leaders to play an active and influential role in this major international event and present their creative ideas that support every global effort to protect the planet.

WAM