COP28: PM Modi to take forward India’s commitments on Climate Change in Dubai

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit UAE to attend the UN Climate Conference (COP28) to take forward India’s commitments to the issues of Climate Change.

PM Modi will travel to UAE on the invitation of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi
from 30 November to 1 December 2023, as per official statement.

COP28 will take place at Expo City Dubai from November 30-December 12, 2023, under the Presidency of the UAE.

During COP-26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Modi 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.

The External Affairs Ministry said, “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.

The Conference is expected to convene over 70,000 participants, including heads of state, government officials, international industry leaders, private sector representatives, academics, experts, youth, and non-state actors.

As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake , a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

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