Thailand envoy to UAE says ‘hard work’ needed to curb climate change
Sorayut Chasombat says Bangkok is working to address air pollution and will renew commitments at Cop28 to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Thailand ambassador Sorayut Chasombat says he is looking forward to an inclusive Cop28. Victor Besa / The National
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - September 26, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), stands for a photograph with HE Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (L), prior to a meeting, at Al Shati Palace. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
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Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Cop28 President-designate, co-led the first loss and damages ministerial along with Cop27 president Sameh Shoukry. Photo: Cop28 UAEDr Al Jaber urges world to come together on 'loss and damages' climate fund
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Dr Sultan Al Jaber delivers his closing remarks during the Climate Ambition Summit in New York. Photo: Cop28 UAEWorld is 'running short on time' to stop climate change, says Dr Al Jaber
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