The summit, which began on Thursday and will run until December 12, sees the world's decision makers unite to forge a path towards significant environmental change.
The conference, dubbed COP28, aims to culminate in new declarations, primarily focusing on reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Scientists warn that halting the rise in global temperatures is critical to preventing catastrophic weather events, with a clear emphasis on abandoning fossil fuels.
The first day of the summit saw several countries commit USD 200 million to a special fund designed to aid developing nations in their climate change endeavors.
More announcements are anticipated in the days to come, with discussions set to intensify over the weekend.
Poland is represented by President Andrzej Duda, and accompanying him at COP28 is the Polish representative to the UN, Krzysztof Szczerski.
During a press conference, Szczerski emphasized the need for a holistic approach to climate change.
"Securing our future means more than just energy," Szczerski said.
"It involves food security, resilient infrastructure, and protection against natural disasters and extreme natural phenomena," he added.
Duda's participation extends beyond the climate agenda. In meetings with various global leaders, including NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Kazakhstan's President Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev, and others, discussions have spanned from regional security to the future of the European Union.
A talk with Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs delved into the situation at the Belarus border, highlighting the intertwined nature of climate issues and broader political concerns.
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Source: IAR, PAP
