Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II participated Tuesday, Nov 12, in the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

 

In his speech, the Crown Prince highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change while acknowledging the interconnected challenges his country faces.

 

As the Crown Prince stated: “My part of the world is already exposed to the harsh realities of climate change—to heat, to drought, to loss of biodiversity. The war is compounding environmental challenges, for Gaza and beyond.”

 

He also spoke about the escalating crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on innocent lives: “On the past 13 months, the world has stood by as thousands of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza—the majority women and children.”

 

Reflecting on the broader implications of global inaction, the Crown Prince asked, “How can we work together for our shared future, when some are deemed unworthy of one?”

 

Crown Prince Al Hussein further underscored the importance of solidarity in climate action, stating: “Saving our planet must start from the premise that all lives are worth saving. The solidarity we need depends on embracing that truth.”

 

He stressed that the international community must come together to rebuild trust and take collective action: “We must rebuild trust in the international community itself, and acknowledge past failures. Our inability to collectively do what is right is turning us into passive observers… fully aware, yet unwilling to act.”

 

The Crown Prince also highlighted Jordan's ongoing climate efforts, noting: “In Jordan, we are implementing climate policies while grappling with the impacts of conflict, yet we cannot solve these twinned crises alone.”

 

Despite Jordan's progress in clean energy, water conservation, and climate-smart agriculture, the Crown Prince acknowledged that these efforts alone are insufficient: “While we in Jordan have made significant strides in clean energy, water conservation, and climate-smart agriculture, these efforts are not enough. We need to rally communities around climate action and secure a better future for our youth and generations to come.”

 

The Crown Prince’s speech at COP29 reflects Jordan’s commitment to climate action while urging the global community to work together for the survival of the planet and future generations.