United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains ranked 65th in the CCPI, with a low rating in Climate Policy and very low in Energy Use, Renewable Energy, and GHG Emissions.
During the COP28 presidency, the UAE exhibited goodwill in climate policies, announcing large-scale renewable energy and carbon capture projects. However, the CCPI national experts criticise that there has been almost no communication from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment since the climate conference.
Domestic industry is showing a rising awareness that decarbonisation is necessary, but climate-friendly subsidies and tariffs are lacking. UAE is among the 10 countries with the largest developed oil reserves, and it currently plans to increase its gas and oil production.
The CCPI experts demand regular updates on current projects and for the climate ministry to communicate regarding future targets.
Key Outcomes
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains ranked 65th in the CCPI
- Domestic industry is showing a rising awareness that decarbonisation is necessary, but climate-friendly subsidies and tariffs are lacking
- Key demands: regular updates on current projects and for the climate ministry to communicate regarding future targets
CCPI Experts
National experts that contributed to the policy evaluation of this year’s CCPI chose to remain anonymous.
