DUBAI December 11 2023 : Simon Watts, Minister for Climate Change of New Zealand, said that his country is aiming to double its renewable energy production over the next 25 years through implementing a national adaptation plan.
Watts told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) that New Zealand’s current electricity production from renewable energy reaches about 90 percent, adding that doubling renewable energy production under the national adaptation plan will aid in reducing carbon emissions from industry and transportation.
The Minister for Climate Change noted that greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are a major driver of climate action in New Zealand and are a key focus of the government. He underscored the importance of cooperating with the UAE and other ambitious countries to take the necessary steps towards reducing carbon emissions.
He called for unifying climate action efforts and enhancing ambitions, pointing to the commitment of the UAE’s leadership during COP28 in accelerating and materialising these efforts into tangible outcomes.
Watts further praised the UAE’s hosting of COP28 and its qualitatives endeavours in addressing all stakeholders, challenges, and solutions, including food security, which is one of the most prominent consequences of climate change.
