Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban, Government of Bermuda, to attend COP28

Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

A Government spokesperson said, “Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will join Overseas Territories [OT] leaders and other Heads of State in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] this week for COP28 and other regional economic events.

“Prior to the official start of COP28, from Nov. 28 – 29 the Premier will attend Abu Dhabi Finance Week. This event gathers global financial industry leaders and innovators.

“Following Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the Premier will attend COP28, which takes place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2023. Premier Burt will be joined at COP28 by Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon Walter Roban, JP, MP.

“Historically the Conference of the Parties [COP] has convened member countries to determine, identify and assess climate measures. This makes COP28 one of the largest and most important international environmental gatherings on the 2023 calendar.