UAE President, King Charles launch Climate Forum

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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UK's King Charles III witnessed the launch of the Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum as part of COP28.

Over 1,000 CEOs and philanthropists from around 80 countries are attending the forum.

It aims to provide an opportunity for all parties and sectors to work together and contribute to efforts aimed at achieving global climate ambitions.

The inaugural event also seeks to connect philanthropists and business leaders with the COP28 action plan to contribute to the development of climate finance mechanisms and improve livelihoods while ensuring inclusivity.

Additionally, it focuses on enhancing private sector and humanitarian institutions' capacity to achieve groundbreaking and effective solutions during COP28.

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