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.