As Razan Al Mubarak concludes her tenure as the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, she finds herself humbled and deeply moved by the incredible journey:
“Over the past two years, we’ve achieved extraordinary progress together, elevating climate ambition, amplifying the voices of Indigenous Peoples, women, and underrepresented communities, and pushing for transformative solutions.”
The commitment to nature, which is central to all climate strategies, has been unwavering, and Ms. Al Mubarak is proud of the significant strides forward made alongside incredible co-champions like Nigar Arpadarai, and Doctor Mahmoud Mohieldin, and the leadership demonstrated through initiatives like Race To Zero, Race To Resilience, and the 2030 Climate Solutions:
“Through the Marrakesh Partnership, we’ve mobilized thousands of actors across the private sector, civil society, and government to drive the bold changes necessary for a nature-positive, resilient world. At COP28, the UAE Consensus marked a pivotal moment, recognizing the inseparable link between climate and nature. With momentum building globally, we’ve seen historic commitments to triple renewable energy capacity and accelerate finance for nature-based solutions.”
As she passes the torch to fellow co-champion, Nigar, and the next High-Level Champion, Ms. Al Mubarak is filled with gratitude for all the tireless work done together, and excited for what lies ahead, knowing that the foundations built together will continue to grow.
The climate crisis is urgent, and the path forward must be one of collective action, where every sector plays a role. To all those working on the frontlines, Ms. Al Mubarak urges continued support for their leadership, stating that it is time to scale up action, integrate nature into every climate strategy, and ensure that no one is left behind in this fight for a sustainable future:
“Let us move forward with unwavering determination, ready to tackle the challenges ahead and take the bold actions needed to secure a better world for generations to come.”