The League of Arab States Pavilion activities at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, concluded on 11 December. Organised by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, the pavilion hosted more than 50 events spanning two weeks, covering a diverse array of topics. The events saw participation from numerous ministers, senior officials, private sector company heads, experts, researchers, and youth.
The meetings of the Arab team for Arab negotiators also wrapped up, focusing on discussions related to global inventory, financing, and adaptation. At the conclusion of these meetings, the team's leader expressed gratitude and appreciation for the activities held at the League of Arab States Pavilion, noting that it marked the first time such an initiative had taken place. The events garnered attention and appreciation from representatives of all participating countries.
In recognition of the success of the pavilion, it was unanimously decided to extend an invitation to the General Secretariat to continue establishing a pavilion in future sessions of the Conference of the Parties. This invitation was extended due to the significant support provided by the pavilion in facilitating discussions on various topics related to climate change and showcasing the active presence of the League of Arab States in these crucial conferences.
Dr. Mahmoud Fathallah, the Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Meteorology, took part in a high-level discussion session focused on "Enhancing the Resilience of Local Communities through the Localisation of Adaptation Policies." The session, attended by Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of the Environment of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Dr. Imad Adly, President of the Arab Network for Environment and Development and a representative of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, addressed the requirements of local communities in terms of support and empowerment to confront the impacts of climate change.
