- “Planet is at a tipping point – radical action is needed.”
First Minister will urge world leaders to
show ambition, work together and demonstrate radical action to
tackle the global climate crisis at COP28.
Arriving in the United Arab Emirates for the global climate
conference, the First Minister said Scotland will continue to
call for loss and damage funding that prioritises the needs of
vulnerable communities and take a lead on addressing the
biodiversity and the climate crisis.
During COP28, the First Minister will hold bilateral meetings
with international leaders and Global South partners to hear
firsthand their experiences and priorities for global action,
engage with businesses and organisations, launch the Scottish net
zero business programme to tackle the climate crisis and speak at
events to showcase how Scotland is taking innovative action to
support the drive to a just transition.
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition
will also attend part of the
Conference, with a programme focused on showcasing the progress
Scotland is making to deliver a just transition to next zero and
continuing work to build renewables and hydrogen
industries. She will meet with youth and gender
organisations from the Global South.
The First Minister said:
“Our planet is at a tipping point, radical and ambitious action
is needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The gathering of the
global community at COP28 is pivotally important in the fight
against climate change. Only by working together can we meet the
need and urgency of the task that lies ahead.
“Scotland has demonstrated that we can lead the way on taking
tangible steps, however collective action is needed to tackle the
climate emergency and address the devastating effects of climate
change, in particular loss and damage. We simply do not have time
to work alone when it comes to our just transition to net-zero.
“During the next two weeks, the Scottish Government looks forward
to sharing our net-zero progress, showcasing our strides in
sustainability and engaging in meaningful dialogue on climate
action.
“COP28 also allows the Scottish Government to advance
international relations and build partnerships. Scottish
companies will be attending to enhance Scotland’s global
reputation, particularly on renewable energy. It’s also an
opportunity to attract investment in strategic net zero sectors
in Scotland.”
Background
Further engagements and bilateral meetings will be confirmed
during the visit and photographs will be issued on Scottish
Government social media channels.
For security reasons, the First Minister’s full travel
arrangements are not made public in advance, however details
about Ministerial travel and engagements are proactively
published online.
