COP28 is important because it is an opportunity for governments to come together and agree on ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The conference is also a chance for civil society and businesses to hold governments accountable and push for more ambitious climate action. The key issues at COP28 are likely to include: The global stocktake: This is a review of progress on climate change that is taking place every five years. The...

In the heart of Dubai, a city renowned as much for its futuristic skyline as its deep-rooted tradition, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) unfolds from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This gathering marks a first for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – a fitting locale for a meeting that is all about firsts, futures, and the forging of a sustainable path forward in our ongoing dialogue with the...