UN General Assembly
2021

At the same time, we view the Paris Agreement on Climate Change as an exceptional opportunity to support economic growth and create job opportunities. For its part, the United Arab Emirates will work with its partners to find solutions and explore opportunities that reduce the effects of climate change, including by hosting COP28. We also commend the tireless efforts of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi to help countries to adopt renewable energy and provide solutions that address the challenges of climate change. In conclusion, I would like to express to Member States the gratitude of the United Arab Emirates for its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2022 to 2023 term. During our membership of the Council, my country will use its experience, expertise and approaches to build bridges to address the most pressing challenges, including extremism and terrorism, regional crises, epidemics and climate change, as well as to address issues involving women and youth and to strengthen their role in achieving peace and security.