Rishi Sunak addresses Cop28 conference - full speech
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00:00 As we conclude the first global stock cake, we must be brutally honest. Although we've
00:06 made great progress together, the world is just not moving fast enough. Climate science
00:13 shows that we're off track, and climate politics is close to breaking point, because
00:17 the gap between pledges and delivery is undermining credibility. While we make new commitments
00:23 here, major emitters must dramatically accelerate delivery of what they've already promised.
00:30 We all need to do more. And we must address the disconnect between lofty rhetoric on stages
00:36 like this and the reality of people's lives around the world. And the way to do that is
00:42 by delivering a truly just transition. Let me be clear, the United Kingdom is totally
00:48 committed to net zero, the Paris Agreement, and to keeping 1.5 alive. That's why we've
00:55 decarbonised faster than any other major economy. Our 2030 target means the deepest cuts of
01:03 any major emitter, and we're determined to deliver. But instead of putting more pressure
01:08 on working people, we're choosing a pragmatic new approach. We're ramping up renewables
01:14 and embracing the opportunities of technology and green industry, because we've shown
01:18 that you can cut emissions while growing the economy and creating jobs.
01:25 Those facing the worst impacts of climate change are desperate for the world to do more.
01:30 So we're also working to deliver a just transition globally. And that means more support
01:36 for those most in need. The UK is already one of the largest global climate donors,
01:41 and we're tripling our adaptation finance. I've announced a further £1.6 billion for
01:47 the Green Climate Fund, the UK's biggest single international climate commitment. And
01:53 today, we've gone further with an additional £1.6 billion of support for clean energy
01:58 and innovation, and to deliver on the historic Glasgow Forest deal, because we can't get
02:05 to net zero without nature. This also includes up to £60 million for loss and damage, £40
02:12 million of which is for the new fund. And to succeed, the fund must be open to all sources
02:18 of support. And because the UK is a world-leading green finance centre, we're also helping
02:24 to unlock trillions in private finance to meet this need and keep 1.5 degrees within
02:30 reach. I believe we can deliver here in Dubai, but we've got to work together. The debate
02:37 is too divided. Developed versus developing, ambition on mitigation versus finance for
02:43 transition and adaptation. The truth is simple. We need both. In place of division, we need
02:50 ambitious collective action, like we promised in Paris and Glasgow. That's how we'll
02:56 get back on track, by bringing everyone with us. Because a truly just transition leaves
03:02 absolutely no one behind. Thank you.
03:05 (projector whirring)
03:08 (applause)