The countdown to COP 28 begins... and reshaping the course of global climate action

2023-11-04 2023-11-04T16:33:25Z
ندى ماهر عبدربه
ندى ماهر عبدربه
صانعة مُحتوى

ArabiaWeather - As we prepare to begin the countdown towards the start of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), this major event, which the UAE will host at Expo Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023 , will have A major impact on how we think and act about climate change.

 

What is COP?

The answer: It is annual talks sponsored by the United Nations to discuss the climate change crisis and what countries around the world are doing to confront this problem. The talks will be attended by leaders of 197 countries and thousands of activists concerned with the environment, in addition to representatives of major industrial companies, especially oil companies, to talk about their participation in reducing the levels of pollution they cause.

COP, short for "Conference of the Parties" or Conference of the Parties, is part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international treaty signed by most countries in the world in 1992 with the aim of reducing the impact of human activity on the climate.

 

The countdown to the start of COP 28 has begun

With the start of the COP28 Summit approaching, the United Arab Emirates is increasing its efforts and activities in preparations for hosting this vital global event, which the world looks forward to with great hope in making decisive decisions to contribute to saving the planet from the effects of climate change.

The COP28 summit aims to restructure the global climate action process, with the participation of more than 70,000 individuals , including heads of state and government and ministers, in addition to representatives of non-governmental organizations, the private sector, indigenous peoples and youth. These efforts come within the framework of a common endeavor to achieve effective steps. Effective in facing the challenges of climate change.

 

 

 

4 pillars at the top of the 28 cup

Four main pillars of the COP 28 summit aim to build a sustainable and resilient future for the world:

  • Accelerating the achievement of an orderly, responsible and just transition in the energy sector.
  • Improving climate finance performance.
  • Preserving people and improving quality of life and livelihoods.
  • Ensuring comprehensive inclusion for all.

The COP28 Summit is a vital platform for global cooperation and solidarity, where stakeholders can provide a practical solution through these four pillars to contribute to achieving the critical goal of avoiding global warming to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius.

We live in a crucial historical time, and we cannot ignore climate challenges, and COP28 must be a turning point in the course of global climate action, where we find a comprehensive solution that includes everyone, and achieves sustainability and environmental justice. This major event brings the world together in an excellent way between thinking and action, and we will have the opportunity A mission to bring about positive change globally and shape a better future for generations to come.

 

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What does the COP 28 logo symbolize?

Less than 100 days until the start of COP28, and the UAE is preparing to welcome the world

 


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