Saudi Arabia | Minister of Energy heads Saudi delegation to COP29

Arab Weather - Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, headed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's delegation participating in the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which is currently being held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, until November 22, 2024, under the slogan "We stand in solidarity for a green world."

The Kingdom's participation in supporting global efforts to combat climate change

Saudi Arabia's participation comes within the framework of its efforts to support international efforts to combat the challenges of climate change, as it adopts a comprehensive vision aimed at reducing emissions using various and advanced technologies.

• Saudi Green Initiatives to Achieve Sustainable Development

This participation reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to its pioneering environmental initiatives, such as the “Saudi Green Initiative” and the “Middle East Green Initiative,” which aim to reduce emissions, promote renewable energy, and increase vegetation cover, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 for sustainable development.

Balanced and comprehensive policies to reduce emissions

These initiatives focus on balanced environmental policies that take into account countries’ historical responsibilities for emissions, and support the right to sustainable development, ensuring the achievement of comprehensive environmental goals.

• Emphasizing the importance of energy security for achieving growth and sustainability

Through these policies, Saudi Arabia emphasizes the importance of energy security, which is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable economic growth.
The Kingdom also continues its efforts to invest in all clean energy resources, whether traditional or renewable, while respecting the right of countries to exploit their natural resources in a way that achieves sustainable development goals.

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