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Making history

Holding the leading global conference on climate change in the heart of oil and gas country was bound to attract criticism. However, the chief executive officer (CEO) of COP28, Adnan Z. Amin, has ample experience of advocating for renewables in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Amin spoke to pv magazine about the landmark outcomes from COP28 and the decisive role that solar will play.

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Jonathan Gifford

08 Feb 2024

“There seems to be much more appetite among investors but the investable deal flow isn’t at the level that is needed” – Adnan Z. Amin. | Photo: Office of the CEO COP28

pv magazine: Having been the inaugural director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during a crucial period of development for the solar industry, how gratifying is it to have renewable energy targets as part of the official COP28 agreement: the UAE Consensus?Adnan Z. Amin: Personally, I am absolutely delighted. This is the first …

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