An analytical article by Trends Research and Advisory: «COP28» results represent a strong boost to climate action in the region and beyond.

Trends Research and Advisory stressed the significance of boosting international cooperation to address the challenges of climate change in the Middle East. The article stressed that the 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), hosted by the UAE, provided an opportunity to deliver a strong impetus to climate action in the region and beyond.

Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of Trends Research and Advisory, explained in an analytical article published in the Journal of Strategic Horizons, published by the Information and Decision Support Center affiliated to the Egyptian Cabinet, that the Middle East faces major climate challenges. They include rising temperatures, drought, water shortages, and the increase in extreme weather events, which bring challenges that exacerbate conflicts and disputes, increase poverty and hunger, and cause population displacement.

The article addressed four elements: the main manifestations and repercussions of climate change in the Middle East, the national policies of the region states towards climate confrontation, climate priorities in the Middle East, and COP28: the UAE's role in achieving international climate goals.

Middle Eastern countries should focus on a range of climate priorities, including strengthening the resilience of local communities to the effects of climate change, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, ensuring that developing countries have sufficient financial resources to address climate change, and developing technologies that help adapt to climate change.

Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali highlighted the role of think tanks, scientific research and environmental technology manufacturers, and stressed the importance of developing technologies that help adapt to climate change and push the transition to a green and sustainable lifestyle.

Dr. Al-Ali concluded that achieving these priorities requires robust international cooperation between the Middle East and the world. There is a need for developing ambitious plans and programs of action to address climate change issues. He said that the UAE plays a leading role in achieving international climate goals, and has launched a set of initiatives, such as the "Renewable Energy for All" and the "Adaptation to Climate Change" initiative.

Dr. Al-Ali explained that the UAE is committed to achieving its climate goals through a set of initiatives, including investing in renewable energy sources. In fact, the UAE aims to increase the share of clean energy projects to 50% of its overall energy mix by 2050. This shall be done through developing innovative technologies and solutions to reduce emissions, by introducing carbon capture and storage technologies, providing financial and technological support to developing countries in the field of renewable energy and adaptation to climate change.