Palestinian ambassador urges justice and technology access at COP30: Video
Palestinian Ambassador to Brazil Ibrahim Al-Zeben stressed that conditions “must be met” for Palestine to fulfil its “climate commitments” during the COP30 climate summit in Belem on Friday, November 7, according to reports from Brazil’s public broadcaster EBC (Empresa Brasil de Comunicação).
“First and foremost, ending the Israeli occupation and acknowledging the severe humanitarian, material, and environmental pressures caused by ongoing aggression and destruction,” Al-Zeben stated.
He went on to outline three additional priorities: adherence to the principles of climate justice; ensuring access to appropriate and affordable technologies, particularly in renewable energy; and providing technical assistance, capacity-building, and stronger systems for monitoring, reporting, and verification.
The ambassador warned that Gaza is facing “serious public health risks” and escalating “environmental threats,” noting that “the genocide has destroyed agricultural lands and vegetation cover.”
Al-Zeben added that Palestine’s “catastrophic environmental situation” must be recognised as an important factor in global climate change.
The UN COP30 conference, in Belém, Brazil, brings together world leaders, scientists, and civil society representatives to define priorities for climate action. The summit focuses on efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, review new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and assess the implementation of financial commitments made at previous conferences.
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