Building on the achievements of the COP28 Presidency, the UAE remains committed to playing an effective and ambitious role as a global steward in climate action.
Throughout COP29, the UAE has proudly demonstrated its unwavering dedication to fostering sustainable and impactful environmental initiatives worldwide.
The United Arab Emirates concluded its successful participation at COP29, highlighting its ongoing commitment to global climate action and the COP28 legacy.
Over the course of two weeks, the UAE Pavilion – staffed by a dedicated team of guest experience ambassadors – welcomed thousands of Blue Zone attendees who participated in discussions and tours.
Among the visitors were heads of government, ministers, high-level representatives from global and local organizations, as well as private sector companies from various industries.
The many initiatives launched or updated during the conference include the operational launch of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), the establishment of the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), led by the UAE and the USA, which announced additional investment commitments totaling $29.2 billion, along with 129 Innovation project and over 800 global partnerships.
Other notable initiatives included the launch of AIM for Scale, the world’s first ChatGPT tool for the agricultural community, the launch of Chapter Zero UAE, and the signing of a 2-GW solar project in Saudi Arabia by the Masdar-led consortium in partnership with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC).
While Masdar also signed a power purchase agreement with the Financial Settlement Centre for Renewable Energy Sources Support LLP for a wind farm in Kazakhstan. The Pavilion was proudly used as a platform for multiple Memorandum of Understanding and agreements signings.
The UAE endorsed declarations related to key climate priorities, including the COP29 Truce Appeal, the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, the Green Energy Pledge, the Green Energy Zones and Corridors, the Hydrogen Declaration, the Declaration on Green Digital Action, the Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste, the Multisectoral Actions Pathways (MAP) Declaration for Resilient and Healthy Cities, and the Declaration on Water for Climate Action.
The UAE Pavilion also hosted insightful discussions across 62 programs, reflecting a shared commitment to creating solutions for building climate resilience around the world, particularly in the most challenged areas.
The programs featured over 255 diverse speakers, including UAE diplomats and representatives, climate experts, government officials, private sector leaders, academics, and youth. International thought leaders and COP29 participants attended to exchange ideas, engage in thoughtful dialogues, and share global perspectives on current critical climate matters.
With global convening conversations partner, Goals House, the National Media Office's “UAE/Climate initiative” hosted additional programs on climate finance, water scarcity, and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
At COP29, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs also led broad engagements to build momentum for the UN 2026 Water Conference, which the UAE is co-hosting with Senegal in December 2026.
The Ministry's delegation held several sessions and consultations with stakeholders across sectors to identify innovative solutions and impactful outcomes for the conference. Through these engagements, the UAE also showcased various efforts on water such as the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and Clear Rivers.
The UAE’s vital climate action work continues with Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi next week (26-28 November), where food security for global transformation will be discussed by national and international partners to highlight building secure, sustainable food systems.
The following week, the UAE/Climate team will be on the ground again, this time at COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In January 2025, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, bringing together leaders from various governments, the private sector, and civil society to showcase solutions and innovations in clean energy, aiming to accelerate sustainable development and economic, social, and environmental progress.
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