DUBAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - World leaders from nearly 200 countries were due to address the U.N. climate summit underway in Dubai, where their countries' delegations are assessing their progress toward meeting global climate goals.

Here are the latest comments:

JORDAN'S KING ABDULLAH:

"This year's conference of the parties must recognize even more than ever that we cannot talk about climate change in isolation from the humanitarian tragedies unfolding around us.

"As we work to catch up on the lost time and progress, we cannot forget the most vulnerable. Conflict ridden communities, refugees and developing countries must not be left alone to face a global problem. Nor can we stand by as the massive destruction of a relentless war in Gaza threatens more people and holds back progress towards a better global future. Current and future generations will hold us all accountable."

INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI (via translator):

"Friends, we do not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century. Over the past century, a small section of humanity has indiscriminately exploited nature. However, entire humanity is paying the price for this, especially people living in the global south."

"We must resolve that every country shall fulfil the climate targets it is setting for itself and the commitments it is making."

BRAZIL PRESIDENT LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA (via translator):

"No country will solve their problems alone. We are all obliged to act together beyond our borderlines. Brazil is willing to lead as a role model."

"The world is already convinced of the potential of renewable sources of energy. Now is the time to face the debate about the slow motion pace of the decarbonisation of the planet, and to work towards an economy that will be less reliant on fossil fuel. We have to do it, and in a way that is urgent and fair."

KING CHARLES III:

"I pray with all my heart that COP28 will be another critical turning point towards transformational action at a time when, already, as scientists have been warning for so long, we are seeing alarming tipping points being reached."

"Unless we rapidly repair and restore nature’s economy, based on harmony and balance, which is our ultimate sustainer, our own economy and survivability will be imperilled."

U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES:

"We cannot save a burning planet with a fire hose of fossil fuels... The 1.5-degree limit is only possible if we ultimately stop burning all fossil fuels. Not reduce. Not abate."

"I urge governments to help industry make the right choice – by regulating, legislating, putting a fair price on carbon, ending fossil fuel subsidies, and adopting a windfall tax on profits."

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