UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP28)
30 November to 12 December 2023

United Arab Emirates

Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28), to build on previous successes and pave the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change. The meeting comprised the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28), the eighteenth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 18), and the fifth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 5).

Objectives

The vision for COP28 was to focus on four paradigm shifts:

  1. Fast-tracking the energy transition and slashing emissions before 2030;
  2. Transforming climate finance, by delivering on old promises and setting the framework for a new deal on finance;
  3. Putting nature, people, lives, and livelihoods at the heart of climate action;
  4. Mobilizing for the most inclusive COP ever.

COP28 featured the first Global Stocktake (GST), which provided a comprehensive assessment of climate progress since adopting the Paris Agreement. The theme of COP28’s program is geared towards real world solutions that close the gaps to 2030 and respond to the GST with a clear action plan.

Side Events

ADB participated in the UNFCCC process as an inter-governmental observer organization. At COP28, ADB organized and co-organize some events. For the list of events, please visit check here.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
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Greening Trade and Supply Chains: Tracking and Reporting Carbon in Trade/Supply Chains Carbon Tracking and ISSB Reporting Project
This presentation gives an overview of the details and status of Carbon Tracking and ISSB Reporting Project.
Steven Beck
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Delivering Just Transition Support in Asia and the Pacific Just Transition Finance: A Perspective from India
This presentation gives an overview of the Just Energy Transition in India.
Srestha Banerjee
Delivering Just Transition Support in Asia and the Pacific Roadmap for ADB’s Just Transition Financing Facility
This presentation gives an overview of ADB's action plan for Just Transition Financing Facility.
Kate Hughes
Financing NDCs and Net Zero in Asia and the Pacific: Challenges and Solutions NDCs and Net Zero in Asia Pacific: Progress and Implementation Challenges
This presentation gives an overview of NDC and Net Zero Status in Asia and the Pacific.
Samet Sevket Bulut
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Climate Resilient Fiscal Planning Climate Resilient Fiscal Planning: A Review of Global Good Practices
This presentation gives an overview of the framework for Climate Resilient Fiscal Planning and Climate Fiscal Risk Assessment.
Nanki Kaur
The Role of Trade in Asia and the Pacific’s Net Zero Pathways Climate Ambitions, Net Zero Pathways, and the Role of Trade and Trade Policies
This presentation gives an overview of the importance of trade solutions in the transition toward net zero emissions.
Cyn-Young Park
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The Pathway to Decarbonization and Climate-Resilient Transport The Pathway to Decarbonization and Climate Resilient Transport
This presentation gives an overview of the transport adaptation and resilience measures in Asia and Pacific.
Jamie Leather
The Pathway to Decarbonization and Climate-Resilient Transport Accelerating Zero Emission Transport – Lessons from the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia
This presentation gives an overview of the lessons from the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia program.
Urda Eichhorst
Enhancing Regional Cooperation for Climate Change Action Regional Action on Climate Change: A Vision for CAREC
This presentation gives an overview of the proposed roadmap for CAREC Climate Change Vision.
Malte Maass
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Promoting Climate Adaptation Technologies in Asia and the Pacific Unite as One for Climate Change
This presentation gives an overview of new climate adaptation solutions for climate resilience.
Akira Yoshida
Promoting Climate Adaptation Technologies in Asia and the Pacific Safe Drinking Water with AGCʼs Ion Exchange Membrane
This presentation gives an overview of AGC's climate adaptation solution for climate resilience.
Chiaki Okimura
Promoting Climate Adaptation Technologies in Asia and the Pacific Scaling Up the Implementation of Nature based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation through Sustainable Peatland Management
This presentation gives an overview of sustainable peatland management for climate adaptation solutions.
Niken Andika Putri
Promoting Climate Adaptation Technologies in Asia and the Pacific Roles of Private Sectors in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
This presentation gives an overview of Weathernews Alerting Service as a climate adaptation solution and opportunities for the Private Sector.
Daisuke Abe
Operationalizing Paris Agreement Alignment at ADB Paris Agreement Alignment at ADB
This presentation gives an overview of the alignment of ADB's operations with the Paris Agreement.
Christian Ellermann
Upscaling Climate Finance Investment and Mobilization: The Potential of National Green Facilities in Southeast Asia and Beyond National Green Finance Facilities in the Global Context
This presentation gives an overview of the global climate finance flows.
Baysa Naran
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Innovative Approaches for Building Coastal Resilience  National Adaptation Pathways to Protect Lives and Livelihoods
This presentation gives an overview of the National Adaptation Pathways in RMI.
Tina Stege
Innovative Approaches for Building Coastal Resilience  The Maldives Experience
This presentation gives an overview of the approaches for Coastal Resilience Building in Maldives.
Ali Shareef
Innovative Approaches for Building Coastal Resilience  Innovations in Coastal Protection
This presentation gives an overview of the innovative approaches for coastal protection in the Netherlands.
Meike van Ginneken
Building Resilience in the AFNR Sector Mainstreaming Climate Change in Food Security Investment Projects in Central and West Asia
This presentation gives an overview of ADB's projects to address the impact of climate change to food security in Central and West Asia.
Qingfeng Zhang
Resilient Coastal Communities Blue Community Coastal Resilience and Restoration Programs
This presentation gives an overview of the Blue Community model which provides a process for communities to become more sustainable and resilient.
David Randle
Resilient Coastal Communities Chiles Hospitality Circular Economy
This presentation gives an overview of the new model of Chiles Hospitality organization for the circular economy that is also building resiliency and…
Ed Chiles
Resilient Coastal Communities Newday Authentic Impact
This presentation gives an overview of Newday Ocean Health Campaign and its new model for investing.
Doug Heske
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Enabling Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Supply Chain Development Goals Enabling Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Supply Chain Development in the Asia Pacific
This presentation gives an overview of the development roadmap for diversifying the clean energy supply chain in the Asia Pacific.
Pradeep Tharakan
Climate-Food-Nature Nexus Series The Role of MDBs in Addressing Climate-Food-Nature Nexus
This presentation gives an overview of ADB’s approach to climate-food-nature nexus.
Qingfeng Zhang
Climate-Food-Nature Nexus Series The Kubuqi Sustainable Model: ELION'S Smart Space Solution to PV-based Desert Control
This presentation gives an overview of the ELION KUBUQI Desert Model.
Plato K.T. Yip
Decarbonizing the Water Sector K-water’s Strategy for Carbon Neutral Water Management
This presentation gives an overview of K-water Carbon Neutrality Roadmap.
Yong-deok Cho
Decarbonizing the Water Sector Reducing Emissions and Promoting Agricultural Resilience
This presentation gives an overview of mitigation activities to reduce emissions from water.
Rachael McDonnell, Bunyod Holmatov, Darshini Ravindranath
Decarbonizing the Water Sector Decarbonizing Water in Agrifood Systems
This presentation gives an overview of FAO's water initiatives for increased resilience.
Lifeng Li
Decarbonizing the Water Sector Decarbonizing the Water Sector: Challenges and Opportunities for Private Sector
This presentation gives an overview of the ADB Private Sector Water Projects.
Hisaka Kimura
Decarbonizing the Water Sector Initiatives to Decarbonize the Water Sector
This presentation gives an overview of decarbonizing the Water Sector in Asia and the Pacific.
Lance Gore
Decarbonizing the Water Sector Decarbonizing the Water Sector in Asia and the Pacific
This presentation gives an overview of a framework for decarbonizing the Water Sector in ADB Operations.
Alessio Giardino
Enhancing Adaptation and Resilience in Pakistan through Integrated Flood Risk Management Scene-setting: Advancing IFRM Approaches in Pakistan
This presentation gives an overview of ADB's engagement and pipeline on Flood Risk Management in Pakistan.
Nathan Rive
Enhancing Adaptation and Resilience in Pakistan through Integrated Flood Risk Management National Flood Protecion Plan -IV and Master Plan on Flood Telemetry (Challenges and Opportunities)
This presentation gives an overview of the updates in investment plans for National Flood Protection and Flood Telemetry in Pakistan.
Ahmed Kamal
Enhancing Adaptation and Resilience in Pakistan through Integrated Flood Risk Management Role of NDRMF in Flood Resilience
This presentation gives an overview of the Integrated Flood Risk Management of NDRMF in Pakistan.
Bilal Anwar
Enhancing Adaptation and Resilience in Pakistan through Integrated Flood Risk Management ADB’s Integrated Approach to Climate and Disaster Resilience
This presentation gives an overview of ADB’s approach to managing climate and disaster risks.
Alexandra Galperin

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Janet Arlene Amponin

ADB Organizer/s

  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Topics

  • Climate Change