Razan Al Mubarak Advocates for Nature-Centric Climate Solutions at Bonn Climate Conference

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On World Environment Day at the Bonn Climate Conference, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, emphasized the urgency of nature conservation and restoration in her speech at the Bonn Climate Conference. Highlighting the necessity of an equitable, net-zero, and nature-positive future, she underscored the foundational role of the UAE Consensus from COP28.

The Bonn Conference, a key preparatory event for the upcoming COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, serves as a platform for vital discussions that will shape the global climate policy agenda. During her keynote, Ms. Al Mubarak showcased progress on commitments such as ending deforestation and integrating biodiversity into climate strategies.

She introduced the 2030 Climate Solutions, a strategic plan setting ambitious goals in areas including natural habitats, land use, and water management to enhance ecosystem resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ms. Al Mubarak called for stronger governance to embed nature-based solutions in regional climate action plans, highlighting their critical role in effective climate mitigation.

Ms. Al Mubarak’s leadership continues to inspire global cooperation towards the Paris Agreement goals, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and sustainable approaches to environmental challenges. The outcomes of the Bonn Conference are expected to significantly influence the agenda at COP29, shaping the future of global climate action.

Learn more about Razan Al Mubarak at the Bonn Climate Conference here.