UAE to host high-level UN meeting in May

Abu Dhabi will host a special two-day high-level meeting from 4 to 5 May in Abu Dhabi to encourage announcements of greater action and ambition by world leaders at the UN Climate Summit to be held on 23rd September.

In a joint statement, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change, said that the meeting aims to bring bold announcements and actions to address climate change. The Summit will focus on solutions that demonstrate how early action can result in substantial economic benefits.

The "Abu Dhabi Ascent," as the May meeting will be called, will bring Ministers as well as business, finance, and civil society leaders together to develop a range of proposals for action and determine how their countries, businesses and organizations may become more involved in various initiatives so that partnerships can be broadened and deepened to deliver concrete action at the Summit.

"The United Arab Emirates is at the forefront of international efforts to mitigate climate change," said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber. "As a key mitigation strategy, the UAE has made significant investments to develop and deploy clean energy technologies globally."

"The high level meeting in Abu Dhabi will be integral in encouraging and enhancing commitments from the public-private sectors and ensuring the Summit in New York is a success."

The Climate Summit will take place on 23 September, at UN Headquarters in New York, one day before the UN General Assembly begins its General Debate.

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