Event Summary: 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, UAE

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The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, UAE, is poised to be a pivotal gathering encompassing several key meetings:

Conference of the Parties (COP 28):

• The 28th meeting of COP will convene, serving as the primary decision-making body for climate-related actions.

Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 5):

• The fifth meeting of the COP, functioning as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, will discuss and assess progress.

Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 18):

• The 18th meeting of COP, serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, will address commitments under this landmark treaty.

Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 59):

• The 59th meeting of SBI will focus on practical aspects of climate policy implementation.

Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 59):

• SBSTA 59, the 59th meeting of this body, will delve into the scientific and technological aspects shaping climate strategies.

Leadership and Consultations

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, is designated as COP 28 President. Informal consultations, led by the COP 27 Egyptian Presidency and Incoming COP 28 Presidency, aim to lay the groundwork for a transformative and successful event.

Global Stocktake and Mid-Point Assessment

COP 28 marks the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake (GST), a two-year process occurring every five years to evaluate global progress toward climate goals. The GST coincides with the mid-point assessment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizing climate action under Goal 13.

Four Paradigm Shifts

COP 28 will focus on four paradigm shifts:

• Accelerating the energy transition and reducing emissions before 2030.
• Overhauling climate finance, ensuring fulfillment of previous commitments and framing a new financial deal.
• Placing nature, people, lives, and livelihoods at the core of climate action.
• Mobilizing for the most inclusive COP ever.

Vision and Action Agenda

The Presidency outlines a three-fold vision for COP 28: a negotiated outcome, an action agenda, and a call to action. The action agenda encompasses fast-tracking the energy transition, transforming climate finance, prioritizing nature and people, and ensuring inclusivity.

For Further Details

Additional information on the Presidency’s action agenda, negotiations, and the GST is available in communications dated July 2023 and October 17, 2023.

This conference represents a crucial moment for global climate efforts, aiming to drive transformative actions, enhance climate resilience, and foster inclusivity in the pursuit of a sustainable and low-emission world. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of the event.