Revealed: 2-week thematic agenda for COP28 in UAE

Revealed: 2-week thematic agenda for COP28 in UAE

Abu Dhabi: The COP28 UAE Presidency has announced a two-week thematic programme for the conference to deliver on four key goals alongside the negotiations process and as part of the critical Global Stocktake response.

Taking place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, COP28 UAE will focus on fast-tracking a nequitable energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, and mobilising for the most inclusive COP.

Designed to drive action and implement policy, finance, and technology solutions across these priorities, the two-week programme was developed in consultation with stakeholders including civil society, NGOs, youth, and Indigenous Peoples. Thematic programmes will run in both the Blue and Green Zones. The Blue Zone will be a UNFCCC-managed site, open to accredited party and observer delegates, whereas the Green Zone will welcome delegates and guests of the Blue Zone, the public and private sector, NGOs and the general public.

A six-week open consultation on the thematic areas and sequencing was held in which stakeholders were invited to submit feedback – the first such approach taken by a COP Presidency.

Kicking off with a two-day World Climate Action Summit, during which the first-ever Global Stocktake response will be presented to world leaders with the COP Presidency