COP28: Active participation of Head of State Faure Gnassingbé in the work in Dubai

The Togolese Head of State is in Dubai as part of the COP28 (28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) solemnly opened on 1 December 2023.

COP28 takes place in a context where the world continues to face many climate challenges and their negative impacts on the planet. The event provides an opportunity for world leaders to reaffirm their commitment to climate change issues.

According to the Togolese Presidency, the Head of State will discuss with his peers the urgency of collective action on climate. He will also take the opportunity to share Togo’s experience in protecting biodiversity.

Also in Dubai, the Head of State will participate in several high-level meetings including the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS). The event is organized by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

On November 29th already, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé had a one-on-one meeting with the President of the Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The two leaders discussed relations between the two countries and opportunities to expand cooperation, including in strategic areas.

At COP28, governments are preparing for marathon negotiations on whether to agree, for the first time, to end the global use of coal, oil and gas emitters of CO2, the main source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Karim Kaboré