BRINGING THE INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNITY TOGETHER
AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD
LEADING THE WAY
IN REGIONAL
CLIMATE ACTION
LEADING THE WAY
IN REGIONAL
CLIMATE ACTION
The country is now a regional energy and sustainability leader, as the first among its neighbors to pledge national emissions reductions, while committing billions towards a clean energy transition across the world. The UAE has grown and diversified its economy, creating knowledge, skills, and jobs for its young people, while contributing practical solutions to a global problem that affects us all.
COP28 UAE THEMATIC DAY SUMMARIES
DEC 11 - 12: FINAL NEGOTIATIONS
COP28 Day 12/13 Summary
During final negotiations, the COP28 President and his team have been engaging in extensive consultations with a wide representation of negotiating groups and Parties. This is to ensure everyone is heard, and all views are considered.
DEC 10: FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND WATER
COP28 Thematic Day 11 Summary
COP28 closed as it opened: with a pronounced focus on food, agriculture, and water, and filling gaps to 2030 in the context of climate change. The transformation of food systems is crucial to fulfilling the Paris Agreement, as they are highly vulnerable to climate impacts and responsible for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, 80% of deforestation, and over 70% of freshwater use.
DEC 8: YOUTH, CHILDREN, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
COP28 Thematic Day 9 Summary
Youth and children are at disproportionate risk of the harmful impacts of climate change but are systematically excluded from shaping climate policy that impacts their daily lives and future. For the first time in the history of COPs, Youth, Children Education and Skills Day brought children, youth, and educators to the center of COP, strategically leveraging their energy and inspiration to accelerate climate action.
DEC 6: MULTILEVEL ACTION, URBANIZATION, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT
COP28 Thematic Day 7 Summary
Cities are estimated to be responsible for 75% of greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change alongside urbanization, transport, and built environment is key to meeting the Paris Agreement.
DEC 5: ENERGY AND INDUSTRY, JUST TRANSITION, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
COP28 Thematic Day 6 Summary
The challenge is clear.
The Global Stocktake (GST) technical synthesis report released in September 2023 highlighted the rapidly-closing window to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels for a 50% chance to limit warming to 1.5°C.
FIRST GLOBAL STOCKTAKE HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE SUMMARY OF HIGH-LEVEL EVENTS
COP28 WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT PRESIDENCY SUMMARY
In a complex world, the WCAS provided an opportunity for the international community to unite behind a shared commitment for more expansive and urgent climate action in response to the Paris Agreement’s first Global Stocktake.