With the COP28 climate conference on the horizon, the UAE is poised to welcome the world with a clear message: “We must act now.” 

The country made a striking statement just days before the event using Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa.

A Dazzling Display of Commitment:

During a mesmerizing display, the world’s tallest tower transformed into a colossal thermometer, showcasing temperatures ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 degrees Celsius. 

The vibrant colors, shifting from blue to red, vividly emphasized the urgency of climate action.

Flashing a message highlighting the timeline from 1960 to 2023, the display emphasized the undeniable reality: “Our climate is changing.” 

The urgent call to Action followed, stressing the critical need to maintain the 1.5 degrees Celsius target.

Revisiting Climate Goals:

The significance of the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold, a crucial marker in the Paris Agreement of 2015, was underscored. 

While the agreement aimed to “limit temperature increase to above 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times,” global efforts have fallen short. 

COP28 in the UAE aims to reorient these efforts and set a new trajectory for environmental goals.

Inspiring Action through Hope:

Echoing a powerful message, COP28 UAE emphasized, “Action builds hope. Hope inspires Action. Action delivers change.” 

This resounding call underscores the conference’s core mission to drive concrete actions and rekindle hope in the fight against climate change.