COP28 - 28th Conference of Parties UN COP 28 UAE
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is taking place from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first COP to be held in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The theme of COP28 is "Accelerating Climate Action for the Sustainable Future." The conference will focus on a number of key issues, including:
• Mitigation: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Adaptation: Helping countries and communities adapt to the impacts of climate change
• Finance: Mobilizing climate finance to support developing countries
• Loss and damage: Addressing the loss and damage caused by climate change
• Collaboration: Promoting cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders
COP28 is an important opportunity for the world to come together and take urgent action to address climate change. The conference will provide a platform for countries to negotiate new commitments, share best practices, and mobilize resources to tackle this global challenge. Here are some of the key expectations for COP28:
• Ambitious new commitments: Countries are expected to announce new and more ambitious commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Progress on adaptation: Countries are expected to make progress on adapting to the impacts of climate change, particularly in developing countries.
• Increased climate finance: There is a call for increased climate finance to support developing countries in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
• Stronger collaboration: There is a need for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders, including governments, businesses, civil society, and indigenous peoples.
COP28 is a critical moment in the fight against climate change. The world must come together and take bold action to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
