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27 Nov 2023

PM Modi to visit UAE for World Climate Action Summit COP-28


New Delhi: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai, UAE from 30 November to 1 December 2023, at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, to attend the World Climate Action Summit.

The World Climate Action Summit is the High-Level Segment of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COP-28 is being held from 28 November to 12 December 2023 under the Presidency of the UAE.

The Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC provides a unique opportunity to impart momentum for collective action towards combating the shared challenge of climate change. 

 

The UAE will host the COP28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical and ambitious solutions to the most pressing global challenge of our time.

 

PM had announced Panchamrit during COP-26

 

During COP-26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister had announced five specific targets, titled "Panchamrit”, as India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action. Prime Minister had also announced Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on that occasion. 

 

Climate change has been an important priority area of India’s G20 Presidency, and significant new steps have been captured in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and other outcomes during our Presidency. COP-28 will provide an opportunity to take forward these successes.

During his visit, Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with some of the Leaders participating in the Summit.

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