President Ruto heads to Dubai today for COP28
Published on: November 30, 2023 12:41 (EAT)
President William Ruto arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 9, 2023, ahead of the Saudi-African Summit in the Saudi capital. PHOTO: PCS
Ruto, who has been Africa's point man in the call for climate action, will be advocating for Kenya and the continent's climate agenda in his capacity as the Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC).
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says in a statement that Ruto plans to emphasize transformative climate action urgently needed to correct the world's current trajectory.
He will also deliver a statement on behalf of Africa, highlighting the continent's priorities while building on the historic African Leaders Nairobi Declaration adopted at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi in September 2023.
"Leveraging COP 28, President Ruto aims to enhance collaboration, share best practices, and advance Africa and Kenya's priorities on the global climate agenda," read the statement in part.
The President will participate in the conference from November 30 to December 2 as other 100 global leaders are expected to be in attendance.
COP28 conference will run from November 30 to December 12.
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