PM Modi to visit UAE next week to attend world climate action summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the UAE from November 30 to attend the World Climate Action Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.

The World Climate Action Summit is the High-Level Segment of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The COP-28 is being held from November 28 to December 12, 2023 under the Presidency of the UAE.

The Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC provides a unique opportunity to impart momentum for collective action towards combating the shared challenge of climate change.

 During the COP-26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Modi had announced five specific targets, titled “Panchamrit”, as India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action.

Prime Minister Modi had also announced Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on that occasion.

“Climate change has been an important priority area of India’s G20 Presidency, and significant new steps have been captured in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and other outcomes during our Presidency,” the MEA said.

The COP-28 will provide an opportunity to take forward these successes.

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with some of the leaders participating in the Summit, the MEA added.