Exploratory drilling for oil and gas in Lebanese waters begins on Thursday

Exploratory drilling for oil and gas in Lebanese waters begins on Thursday

DUBAI: The COP28 Presidency has unveiled a two-week thematic program for the Dubai conference, which takes place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 and aims to deliver on four key goals, the Emirates News Agency reported. 

The program focuses on implementing policy, and finding financial and technological solutions to achieve an equitable energy transition. It also aims at repairing climate financing, while putting nature, lives, and livelihoods at the core of climate action.

The event is also bidding to be the most inclusive climate change conference in history.

The program was developed in collaboration with stakeholders such as nongovernmental organizations, youth bodies, and indigenous peoples.

The program begins with a two-day World Climate Action Summit, which will present the first Global Stocktake to leaders.

The remaining two weeks will look at the impact of climate change on human health, agriculture, water systems, and biodiversity.

The event will also focus on boosting the role of indigenous peoples; the importance of gender equality throughout the entire climate spectrum; and educating children.

It aims to investigate issues such as renewable energy, decarbonization and carbon capture technologies, as well as building greener urban mobility systems to aid the transition to low-carbon environments and infrastructure.