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Key speeches, thought leadership, and official media coverage from H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber.
Landmark Addresses
COP28 Opening Address: "A Moment of Truth"
Dr. Al Jaber's opening address set the tone for the most consequential climate summit, calling for "maximum ambition with maximum pragmatism" and urging nations to find common ground on fossil fuels for the first time.
ADIPEC Keynote: "Energy Realism"
At the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition, Al Jaber articulated his vision of "energy realism" — the need to simultaneously invest in both traditional and renewable energy to meet growing global demand.
Post-COP28: Implementing the UAE Consensus
Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Al Jaber outlined the roadmap for implementing COP28 commitments, emphasizing the role of governments, businesses, and civil society in delivering on promises.
Interviews & Op-Eds
"The Energy Transition Must Be Inclusive"
In a wide-ranging Bloomberg interview, Al Jaber argued that climate action cannot succeed if it ignores the energy needs of developing nations — calling for $4.3 trillion in annual clean energy investment.
"Why the Oil Industry Must Be Part of the Solution"
An op-ed in the Financial Times making the case for engaging fossil fuel producers in climate negotiations rather than excluding them — a philosophical foundation for his COP28 presidency.
"After COP28: What Comes Next"
A reflection on the successes and limitations of the UAE Consensus, and the structural reforms needed in the UN climate process to accelerate implementation and accountability.
World Economic Forum: "Industrial Transformation for a Net-Zero World"
At Davos, Al Jaber presented the UAE's industrial diversification strategy as a model for oil-producing nations seeking to build resilient, post-hydrocarbon economies.
Notable Statements
The science is clear. We need to dramatically and urgently accelerate the energy transition. But we also need to be practical and realistic about how we get there.
No single country, company, or technology can solve the climate challenge alone. We need all hands on deck — including those who produce the energy the world still depends on.
The UAE's investment in renewable energy is not a contradiction with our oil production. It's a recognition that the world needs both — today and in the future.
We delivered something unprecedented: for the first time, 198 countries agreed to language on transitioning away from fossil fuels. That was unthinkable a year ago.
Speeches & Addresses
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Global Leadership in Action
References & Resources
ADNOC Official
Corporate communications, financial reports, and operational updates from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Masdar
Clean energy project portfolio, sustainability reports, and renewable energy research from Masdar.
UNFCCC / COP28
Official United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change documentation, COP28 outcomes, and the UAE Consensus text.
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