COP28, the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The conference will be a critical opportunity for countries to take stock of their progress on the Paris Agreement and to make new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The first Global Stocktake (GST) will be conducted at COP28, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of progress since adopting the Paris Agreement. This will help align efforts on climate action, including measures that need to be put in place to bridge the gaps in progress. The COP28 Presidency will work to ensure that the world responds to the GST with a clear plan of action.

Other key issues that are expected to be discussed at COP28 include:

• The need to increase climate finance to support developing countries in their transition to a low-carbon economy.
• The importance of adaptation to the impacts of climate change, particularly for vulnerable communities.
• The need to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
• The role of nature-based solutions in climate action.

COP28 is a critical opportunity for countries to take ambitious action on climate change. The world is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C, and COP28 will be a key moment in determining whether we are on track to achieve this goal.