The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled plans to establish the “Global Energy Efficiency Alliance” during COP29 hosted in Azerbaijan, an initiative aimed at doubling global energy efficiency rates annually by 2030 while significantly cutting emissions.

• The announcement builds on the momentum of the UAE’s groundbreaking ‘UAE Consensus’ from COP28, which garnered commitments from nations, organisations, and corporations to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources.
• Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), outlined the initiative during the UAE’s national pavilion events at COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan.
• Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Olama highlighted the global enthusiasm for energy efficiency and noted widespread support for the alliance from countries worldwide.