COP28 Archives

COP28’s racing start

COP28 has kicked off at great pace, with significant announcements being made around Loss & Damage, renewable energy and methane reduction.

The rise and rise of BYD

BYD has burst onto the world stage. What makes it so different? Great cars and a strong, diversified business are creating long-term success.

A new EV ad beautifully blends nature and technology

Al-Futtaim’s Silent Parade ad celebrates a quieter future where low-volume EVs replace noisy petrol cars. Technology in balance with nature.

Toyota’s ambitious transition plan

Toyota, the world's largest car maker, is on an ambitious path to net zero by 2050. This includes a shift to zero emission vehicles and production.

How COP28 aims to change driving to drive change

COP28 is a key milestone on the road to reducing emissions from transport. As well as driving policy progress, it will showcase an exciting electric transport future.

COP28 is here: what’s the agenda?

What can we expect from COP28? Discussions about the ‘global stocktake’, increasing renewables and EVs, fossil fuel reductions among many others.

COP28 Green Zone highlights

The COP28 Green Zone has hundreds of exhibitors and fascinating talks. We’ve recommended three must-see sessions that you can attend.

Huge new solar plant inaugurated

The Al Dhafra solar PV project, 35 km outside Abu Dhabi, will power 200,000 homes and mitigate over 2.3m tonnes of CO2 annually.

First “utility scale” wind farm shows UAE energy intent

The UAE’s first ‘utility-scale’ wind farm project has been launched. Before the COP28 event, it underlines the country’s direction of travel to a sustainable future.

28 reasons to switch to an EV

With 28 days until COP28, we’ve compiled 28 reasons to switch to an EV. They offer practical and financial benefits and let you live a more sustainable life.

Al-Futtaim Group announced as strategic e-mobility partner for COP28

Al-Futtaim Group to be COP28's Strategic E-Mobility Partner, providing 370 EVs and chargers at the venues, supporting the EV transition.

An “inevitable” phasing down of fossil fuels is coming

A phase-down of fossil fuels is “inevitable”, says the head of COP28 Dr Al Jaber. Discover why the energy transition is crucial and how it can be accelerated.

What’s the impact of clean air on public health?

EVs can help reduce air pollution, a global killer. A new study says a full transition could result in 89,300 fewer premature deaths in the US alone by 2050.

The UAE’s National Electric Vehicles Policy unveiled

The UAE’s National Electric Vehicles Policy has set a target of 50% of cars to be EVs by 2050, to help reduce CO2 emissions.

UAE to triple supply of renewable energy

Major commitment to renewable energy supply unveiled by UAE. $54bn pledged over 7 years by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The road to COP28

The COP28 summit starts in less than five months. UAE businesses are being encouraged to step up their climate efforts.

New sustainability campaign for UAE

To help combat climate change, the United Arab Emirates has launched a national campaign to highlight successful efforts in sustainability.

COP28 President-Designate’s Berlin speech

During his speech at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, COP President-Designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber called on those present to work together in the lead up to COP28 in the UAE to deliver a practical action-oriented response to the Global Stocktake.

COP28 head calls on G7 countries to deliver ‘practical and inclusive energy transition’

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the COP28 President-Designate, has urged G7 nations to lead the way in making climate finance more accessible, affordable, and available.

The UAE’s Net Zero plans

The United Arab Emirates has ambitious plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and is ramping up its efforts to hit this important target.