Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai, UAE from November 30 to December 1 to attend the World Climate Action Summit.
He will be visiting at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday.
The World Climate Action Summit is the high-level segment of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
COP-28 is being held from November 28 to December 12 under the Presidency of the UAE.
The Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC provides a unique opportunity to impart momentum for collective action towards combating the shared challenge of climate change.
During COP-26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Modi had announced five specific targets, titled "Panchamrit”, as India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action.
He had also announced Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on that occasion. Climate change has been an important priority area of India’s G20 Presidency, and significant new steps have been captured in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and other outcomes during our Presidency. COP-28 will provide an opportunity to take forward these successes.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with some of the Leaders participating in the Summit.