The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, commended the parties of the twenty-eighth session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) for reaching the UAE Consensus. This agreement, for the first time in the history of conferences, includes an invitation to achieve a transition in the energy sector away from fossil fuel use. The Council affirmed that this agreement represents a historic step towards building a more prosperous and sustainable future for humanity.

The Muslim Council of Elders congratulates the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, for successful hosting of of COP28 which reflects the UAE's serious commitment to addressing climate challenges on local, regional, and global levels and protecting the planet. The Council praised the tremendous efforts of His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, who also served as the COP28 President, and the COP28 team for achieving the 'UAE Consensus'. This achievement is evidence of the world's ability to collaborate and work collectively towards achieving sustainable development and preserving the environment for current and future generations.

In collaboration with the COP28 Presidency, the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in the UAE, and the United Nations Environment Programme, the Muslim Council of Elders organized the Faith Pavilion at COP28 for the first time in the history of COP conferences. The Pavilion served as a platform for dialogue among religious leaders and symbols to address the climate change crisis.