The Egyptian president recalled Sharm El Sheikh<\/strong> is the first city to undergo a green transformation<\/strong> in the country and said he intends to implement the clean energy and sustainability plan in other cities in Egypt. \u201cHere in Egypt, we set ambitious goals. We are committed to accelerating our transition to a green economy, using resources and clean energy through legislation, new policies, and new governance mechanisms to ensure a complete green transformation and contribute to creating a friendlier environment for investments in food, energy, and agriculture. Egypt is determined to increase investments in these vital areas,\u201d said Al Sisi, who spoke about reducing carbon emissions in addition to the transition.<\/p>\n This war needs to end<\/strong><\/p>\n Al Sisi also spoke on the war between Russia and Ukraine<\/strong> and appealed. \u201cThis war needs to end. My country is not one of the strongest economically. We suffered a lot from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now we are suffering another crisis because of this unnecessary war. I think the whole world is in crisis because of this, and this war and the suffering it is causing need to end. This is a sincere appeal,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n UAE president<\/strong><\/p>\n UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan<\/strong> began his speech by supporting President Al Sisi\u2019s appeal. \u201cWe agree with you, president Sisi, on what you said. We need peace, we need dialogue, and we need the war to end,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Al Nahyan said this is a critical moment for the planet, in which the world faces complex challenges, including climate change. \u201cGiven we only have one planet, it is essential we unite our efforts to address this challenge by engaging in climate action, which we see as an opportunity for innovation, creating solutions, and economic diversification,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The UAE is known as a responsible energy supplier, said Al Nahyan, noting that for years, the country has been focusing on reducing carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, diversifying the economy, and building renewable and clean energy capacity to promote sustainable economic and social development.<\/p>\n \u201cOur country was the first in the region to announce a strategic initiative for carbon neutrality by 2050. We also launched a partnership agreement with the United States a few days ago for an investment of USD 100 billion for producing 100 Gigawatts of clean energy in several parts of the world,\u201d he declared, informing this type of initiative creates new sectors, skills, and jobs.<\/p>\n Dubai, in the UAE, will host COP28<\/strong> next year in the same venue where Expo 2020 Dubai took place. \u201cThe UAE continue with their efforts to build bridges of cooperation and communication with the international community, and already thinking about COP28, in Dubai, we will focus on supporting the implementation of commitments from previous COPs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/strong><\/p>\n UN secretary-general Ant\u00f3nio Guterres stressed the need for immediate action and called for universal coverage of early warning systems within five years and for all governments to tax windfall profits from fossil fuel companies.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will redirect the money to people struggling with rising food and energy prices and countries suffering loss and damage<\/strong> from the climate crisis. When addressing loss and damage, this COP must agree on a clear roadmap and timeframe reflecting the scale and urgency of the challenge, providing adequate institutional arrangements for funding. Obtaining concrete results on loss and damage is a litmus test of the government\u2019s commitments to the success of COP27,\u2033 stressed Guterres.<\/p>\n The secretary-general said it is time for nations to come together for implementation, and this is the time for international solidarity to respect human rights and ensure a safe space for environmental defenders and social players to contribute to the climate response. \u201cLet\u2019s not forget that the war against nature itself is a massive violation of human rights,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Guterres recalled we are close to becoming 8 billion inhabitants on Earth, and we must fight together for ourselves and the next generations to come. \u201cWe need all hands on deck for faster, more daring climate action,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n Among the over 100 heads and world leaders at the summit were the crown prince of Kuwait, Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah; minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Adel al-Jubeir; crown prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa; prime minister of Palestine, Mohammad Shtayyeh; prime minister of Tunisia, Najla Bouden; prime minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati; president of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid; prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak; president of France, Emmanuel Macron; president of Venezuela, Nicol\u00e1s Maduro; prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley; prime minister of Spain, Pedro S\u00e1nchez, among others. Representing Brazil was the ambassador of Brazil to Cairo, Antonio Patriota.<\/p>\n Translated by El\u00fasio Brasileiro<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/000_32MZ33E.jpg\")
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