High level joint statement issued at the UNFCCC meeting in Dubai underscores urgency of putting nature and biodiversity loss at the heart of climate action, with new funding announced.
At the half-time briefing, Al Jaber was flanked by ministers who will preside over negotiations on topics like the global stocktake. On engaging nations which are against a fossil fuel phase-out, he says he will "leave no stone unturned".
The prevalence of a "sachet economy" is stretching waste management capabilities in the country. Lawmakers are suggesting an amendment of the current Extended Producer Responsibility Act to expand its coverage to include medium-sized firms.