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I thank all the participating delegations that worked together to achieve the historic UAE Consensus to accelerate climate action. I also commend the local and international teams that contributed to the successful organisation of the event.

The conference produced significant results, and we will continue to work hand-in-hand with the global community to advance all efforts aimed at securing a more sustainable future for our planet and its people.

We need to bridge the gap between the Global North and the Global South. And those who promise, must deliver. Those who pledge, must act. I am determined to do everything in my power to restore faith and confidence in multilateralism. I will hold every state, every party and every stakeholder accountable for keeping 1.5°C in reach.

COP28 occurred at a decisive moment in the fight against climate change…it's important that the outcome of the Global Stocktake clearly reaffirms the need for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C & this requires drastic reductions in emissions in this decade…for the first time, there is a recognition of the need to transition away from fossil fuels - after many years in which the discussion of this issue was blocked.

COP28 delivered some serious strides forward. Tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency. Operationalizing the loss and damage fund. A framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation. The crucial years ahead must keep ramping up ambition and climate action.

After 31 years of debates, and for the first time, we have a result that takes into consideration a trajectory of transitioning away from these fossil fuels… Obviously this road map is an effort we will have to pursue from now on... developed countries and developing countries must all be committed to having a common responsibility... developed countries should take that lead.

Today, at COP28, world leaders reached another historic milestone - committing, for the first time, to transition away from the fossil fuels that jeopardize our planet and our people, agreeing to triple renewable energy globally by 2030, and more. While there is still substantial work ahead of us to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach, today’s outcome puts us one significant step closer.

This COP will mark the beginning of the end of fossil fuels. The text we have in front of us sets in motion an irreversible, and accelerated transition away from fossil fuels. Humanity has finally done what is long, long, long overdue.

I congratulate the COP28 Presidency & countries for this major outcome that clearly states the goal of transitioning away from fossil fuels in line with 1.5°C. Pleased to see most IEA pillars reflected, though greater efforts are needed on finance for developing economies.