COP28: Monaco participates in the World Climate Action Summit during the 28th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) commenced on November 30 in Dubai. This year is pivotal for the Paris Agreement’s implementation, and COP 28 undertakes the first global review of the accord signed in 2015. The aim is to assess progress in the global fight against climate change and guide countries toward achieving the Paris Agreement objectives, particularly limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
As part of this effort, a World Climate Action Summit was organized by the Emirati Head of COP on December 1 and 2, with H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Mrs. Céline CARON-DAGIONI (Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development), and Mrs. Valérie DAVENET (Director of the Environment) in attendance, along with almost 170 Heads of State and Government.
During his address, H.S.H. Prince Albert II reiterated Monaco’s commitment to combating climate change, emphasizing the national climate policy, increased international financial contributions, and historic dedication to including the ocean in climate discussions.
“We have a compelling obligation to do everything in our power to correct the trajectory” – H.S.H. the Prince
In his speech, H.S.H. Prince Albert II outlined Monaco’s policies aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. During this presentation, he introduced a comprehensive initiative to shift the use of fossil energies in buildings towards cleaner alternatives. The focus of this project is on large structures emitting over 50 tonnes of greenhouse gases annually.
Regarding environmental pollution, H.S.H. Prince Albert II highlighted an escalated effort against single-use plastics, commencing on January 1 of the upcoming year.
*The delegation from the Prince’s Government included:
- Mrs. Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development
- Mrs. Valérie Davenet, Director of the Environment
- Mr. Jérémie Carles, Head of Division at the Department of the Environment
- Mrs. Chrystel Chanteloube, Head of Section at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
- Mr. Carl Dudek, Editor at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation