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role in the eco-friendly energy scene at all levels and pumping

investments aimed at accelerating the transition to a more

sustainable future. They also congratulated IRENA on its

efforts in continuing to support the launch of renewable

energy projects around the world and turbocharging the

climate action drive globally.

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and

Advanced Technology, said that the UAE, driven by its

leadership's forward-looking vision, is playing a leading, active

role regionally and globally in the field of renewable energy to

secure the future of humanity and the planet.

He congratulated IRENA on its efforts to promote renewable

energy projects, and called on all its members to intensify

their efforts to meet the world's need to triple the capacity of

renewable energy sources by 2030 to keep 1.5°C within reach.

Dr. Al Jaber explained that COP28 saw all parties reach an

agreement on the historic ‘UAE Consensus', which includes

achieving a well-organised, responsible, fair and realistic

transition to a zero-carbon energy system, and also set for the

first time specific time-bound goals to triple the capacity of

renewable energy sources by 2030, stressing that all parties

must now transform commitments and pledges into tangible

action and results, further boosting IRENA's vital role in

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