COP28 Storylines Last updated: November 20, 2023 The United Arab Emirates will host the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, from Thursday, Nov 30 to Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023. Global leaders, environmental advocates, the private …
Background: Climate finance is a cornerstone in the global response to climate change, essential for mitigation efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation measures that prepare communities for the effects of a changing climate. The challenge is immense: achieving …
Background: COP28 is set to take a groundbreaking step by integrating health as a core theme of climate discussions. Recognizing the severe and direct impact of climate change on global health, COP28 has dedicated December 3rd as Health Day. This …
GENERAL CONTEXT Climate change impacts are escalating: The climate crisis increasingly affects all aspects of human life, including food access, health, and habitation. This year, the world endured the hottest three-month stretch on record – a record that is expected …
Background: COP28 will host a critical discussion on the first-ever global stocktake, evaluating collective progress towards the Paris Agreement’s goals. The September 2023 synthesis report of the global stocktake technical dialogue by the UNFCCC crystallizes the sobering reality of the …
Climate finance will be a central issue at COP26. Avoiding the worst climate change impacts will require massive investment in infrastructure, technology, and low-carbon projects. In 2009, rich, high-emitting countries committed to mobilizing at least $100 billion per year by …
