World Leaders Address UN Climate Summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of the climate disaster fund, urging support from countries whose prosperity has contributed to global emissions. He stressed the need for solidarity and responsibility to ensure the fund benefits the most vulnerable nations.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley highlighted the significance of funding for adaptations, emphasizing the need for a different approach to address the capitalization of international financial institutions. She stressed the need for commitment from countries and non-state actors to meet the adaptation needs of vulnerable nations.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis, in a speech read out due to his ill health, expressed his concern about the destruction of the environment as an offense against God. He urged for a breakthrough in addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for collective progress and a new way of working together.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the pivotal moment in addressing climate change, acknowledging the impact of inaction on billions of lives for decades to come. She highlighted the need for continued progress and stressed the importance of countering climate science denial and misinformation.

DUBAI (Reuters) – World leaders gathered at the COP28 summit on Saturday to assess progress towards meeting global climate goals. The summit provided a platform for leaders to address pressing issues related to climate change and underscore the urgency of collective action.

Leaders highlighted the need for support and solidarity to address the impact of climate change, emphasizing the importance of funding for vulnerable nations and the necessity of a different approach to financial institutions’ capitalization.

As the summit concluded, the messages from world leaders resonated with a sense of urgency and a call for collective action to address the complexities of climate change. The remarks underscored the need for a collaborative and inclusive approach to tackle the global challenge of climate change.