As we all knowUnited NationsThe 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is about to take place in the United Arab Emirates. However, quite a few people are interested in thisFossil fuelsfor the mainEnergyof countries are skeptical that they can lead the climate change agenda. While there is no shortage of skepticism about the UAE, the fact is that the UAE is not only ahead of the curve when it comes to climate issuesMiddle Eastregion, even surpassing China in terms of carbon neutrality goals.
The UAE has the ambition to be at the forefront of climate change. However, it will not be easy to achieve this goal, and it will have to be transformed and helped by other countries. To this end, the UAE has set its sights on China and has entered into a huge cooperation with China.
United NationsThe 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change was established byUnited NationsA major conference hosted by the host, which has been held annually in various parts of the world since 1995. The conference will be held at Dubai Expo City, United Arab Emirates. This conference focuses on the impact of human activities on the Earth's climate and adopts the T".Kyoto Protocoland so onDeveloped countriesTargets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
And in theKyoto ProtocolThe issue of greenhouse gas emissions has been clearly defined. Among them, carbon dioxide, as an important greenhouse gas, has the most significant impact on global warming. However,Fossil fuelsMining and combustion are major CO2 emitters**. AlthoughMiddle EastThe country is the main one in the worldOilproducing countries, but they are facing severe climate problems, especially this summerMiddle EastThe region was hit by extreme heat.
Middle EastThe climate issues faced by the country have made them show a positive attitude towards climate change. Countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have set clear carbon reduction targets based on their own national conditions and have set up special working departments. The UAE, in particular, is inMiddle EastThe region has taken the lead in announcing its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, setting an example for other countries.
At the same time, China is also striving to achieve the goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. As a major dependence on fossilsEnergyIf the UAE wants to surpass China in limiting carbon emissions, it will inevitably need to make greater efforts.
The UAE isMiddle EastEarly regional pushEnergyTransformation andEconomyOne of the most diverse countries that has been gradually reducing pairsOildependence. It is precisely because of the UAE's carbon reduction in terms of carbon reductionForerunnerand the role of a demonstrator, only to acquireUnited NationsThe right to host the Climate Change Conference.
Back in 2009,InternationalRenewable energyThe organization's headquarters are located in Abu Dhabi. In recent years, the UAE has been strengthening its cooperation with China, especially in theRenewable energyField. The cooperation between the two countries has advanced a lotNew energyThe projects, including the first wind power project in the UAE, were undertaken by the Power Construction Corporation of China.
This kind of Sino-Arab cooperation has once again been highlightedRenewable energyImportance in global climate action. It is foreseeable that the UAE will be in theUnited NationsThis strong cooperation was fully publicized at the Climate Change Conference.
The promotion of China-Arab cooperation is not only due to the issue of climate change, but also more specificEconomyFactor. To ensure smooth cooperation, the UAE and China signed an agreement on currency swaps, extending the agreement period to five years, amounting to 35 billion yuan (equivalent to 18 billion).Dirhams）。In addition, the two sides signed a agreement on strengthening figuresEconomyMemorandum of cooperation. These cooperation agreements provide for Sino-Arab cooperationEconomyGuarantee.
However, objectively, the UAE is also pushing this yearFossil fuelsProduction increase plans are related to limiting global warming to 1The 5 degrees Celsius climate target is not consistent. This raises questions about whether the UAE can lead the climate agenda. There is an opinion thatMiddle EastCountries are vying over climate change andNew energyThe UAE's ultimate goal may not be pure, it may be a means to use climate action to increase its geopolitical influence.
Despite all the doubts, we have to seeMiddle EastThe country is indeed the hardest hit by global climate change. It is true that they have made real efforts to combat climate change. Need to understandEconomic transformationis a process, especially globallyEconomyAmid general weakness, the UAE increased productionFossil fuelsIt also has its own considerations.
In short, we hope that with the impetus of China-Arab cooperation, the UAE will be able to achieve its goals as soon as possible. This will be a difficult process, but we have reason to believe that China-UAE cooperation can help the UAE achieve its carbon neutrality goals. At the same time, China-Arab cooperation will further highlight the worldEnergyThe importance of transformation.