Latest World News: COP28 President calls for global participation in global cooling
New Delhi: In a significant push for climate action, COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber called on countries to unite and join the Global Cooling Pledge ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).
New Delhi: In a significant push for climate action, COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber called on countries to unite and join the Global Cooling Pledge ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).
Speaking on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting and the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, Al Jaber highlighted the critical importance of sustainable cooling solutions to address climate challenges and protect vulnerable communities.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting and the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, Al Jaber highlighted the critical importance of sustainable cooling solutions to address climate challenges and protect vulnerable communities.
The Global Cooling Pledge, a collaborative effort between the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the COP28 Presidency, was announced earlier this year with the aim of expanding access to cooling to protect communities, especially in regions most susceptible to extreme heat, such as small island states, least developed countries and countries in the Global South. In addition, the initiative aims to ensure the preservation of essential goods such as food and vaccines.
The Global Cooling Pledge, a collaborative effort between the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the COP28 Presidency, was announced earlier this year with the aim of expanding access to cooling to protect communities, especially in regions most susceptible to extreme heat, such as small island states, least developed countries and countries in the Global South. In addition, the initiative aims to ensure the preservation of essential goods such as food and vaccines.
During his address, Al Jaber expressed his gratitude to Danish Minister Dan Jergensen and Indian Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh for their commitment as Cool Champions in support of the pledge. He called on countries around the world to actively participate in the pledge, stressing the importance of collective efforts to address climate challenges.
During his address, Al Jaber expressed his gratitude to Danish Minister Dan Jergensen and Indian Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh for their commitment as Cool Champions in support of the pledge. He called on countries around the world to actively participate in the pledge, stressing the importance of collective efforts to address climate challenges.
In close collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), the Global Cooling Pledge advocates for sustainable cooling measures in five key areas: nature-based solutions, ultra-efficient appliances, cold chains for food and vaccine preservation, district cooling and national cooling action plans. These actions are intended to drive positive change in cooling technologies while aligning with climate and environmental goals.
In close collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), the Global Cooling Pledge advocates for sustainable cooling measures in five key areas: nature-based solutions, ultra-efficient appliances, cold chains for food and vaccine preservation, district cooling and national cooling action plans. These actions are intended to drive positive change in cooling technologies while aligning with climate and environmental goals.
Earlier this month, Al Jaber unveiled his comprehensive approach and roadmap for COP28, focusing on an ambitious response to the global stocktake. The strategy is built around four key pillars: accelerating the energy transition, addressing climate finance, prioritizing community well-being, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of climate action.
Earlier this month, Al Jaber unveiled his comprehensive approach and roadmap for COP28, focusing on an ambitious response to the global stocktake. The strategy is built around four key pillars: accelerating the energy transition, addressing climate finance, prioritizing community well-being, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of climate action.
Underscoring the urgency of the cooling challenge, the COP28 President stressed that a business-as-usual approach to cooling expansion would lead to a significant increase in emissions from the sector. Stressing the need for swift action, he called for a transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling technologies to mitigate environmental impacts.
Underscoring the urgency of the cooling challenge, the COP28 President stressed that a business-as-usual approach to cooling expansion would lead to a significant increase in emissions from the sector. Stressing the need for swift action, he called for a transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling technologies to mitigate environmental impacts.
Al Jaber highlighted the plight of the most vulnerable states and the cooling as a matter of climate justice, saying, “Food and medicine all depend on the cooling. This is a critically important topic for climate change mitigation and adaptation…Cooling is also a matter of climate justice, with heat disproportionately impacting low-income communities and families.”
Al Jaber highlighted the plight of the most vulnerable states and the cooling as a matter of climate justice, saying, “Food and medicine all depend on the cooling. This is a critically important topic for climate change mitigation and adaptation…Cooling is also a matter of climate justice, with heat disproportionately impacting low-income communities and families.”
In a warming world, sustainable cooling is essential to reduce GHG emissions, protect against heat stress, enable productivity, reduce food loss and improve access to healthcare,”
In a warming world, sustainable cooling is essential to reduce GHG emissions, protect against heat stress, enable productivity, reduce food loss and improve access to healthcare,”
He concluded: We have a unique opportunity to provide a meaningful collective response to the cooling challenge through the Global Cooling Pledge. This commitment aims to improve energy efficiency and increase access to sustainable cooling. It is gaining momentum with more than 20 first supporters, including India and Denmark. But there is still a lot more to do. I call on all countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge ahead of COP28.”
He concluded: We have a unique opportunity to provide a meaningful collective response to the cooling challenge through the Global Cooling Pledge. This commitment aims to improve energy efficiency and increase access to sustainable cooling. It is gaining momentum with more than 20 first supporters, including India and Denmark. But there is still a lot more to do. I call on all countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge ahead of COP28.”
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