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1/29/24, 5:15 PM UAE plays leading role in global eco-friendly energy scene: Ministers, officials
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.

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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 promoting policies, technology and financing

to achieve the desired progress in this area.

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