The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
The event will bring together representatives from over 200 countries to discuss the progress made in implementing the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
COP 28 is considered a critical moment for global climate action. Global temperatures are already rising at an alarming rate, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is urgent.
The primary objectives of COP 28 include:
Assessing the progress made in implementing the Paris Agreement;
Approving more ambitious climate commitments;
Increasing financing for the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Addressing the impacts of climate change.
Expectations for COP 28 are high. Countries need to present new, more ambitious climate commitments to have a chance of achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, it is crucial to increase financing for the transition to a low-carbon economy, especially for developing countries.
COP 28 will also be an opportunity to discuss the impacts of climate change. Countries need to develop plans to address the impacts that are already occurring, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and more intense storms.