Today and tomorrow, the eyes of Europe’s climate politicians and NGOs are on Wopke Hoekstra. The new Climate Commissioner will meet COP President Sultan Al Jaber for the first time in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. On today’s first day of the pre-COP, issues such as climate adaptation and financing are on the agenda. In Abu Dhabi, the critically-eyed Dutchman can show for the first time whether he can make his mark in negotiating circles.