COP28 themed schedule announced

Friday, 14 July 2023 16:46

By ARN News Staff

The COP28 Presidency has announced its two-week thematic programme, geared towards delivering real world solutions to climate change at the November summit in Dubai.

The programme highlights the sectors and topics raised by stakeholders during consultations, including the themes which are part of the COP agenda each year, and new, essential topics like health, trade and relief, recovery, and peace.

The schedule incorporates four cross-cutting themes that underpin effective, interconnected delivery, namely Technology & Innovation, Inclusion, Frontline Communities and Finance.

The full programme can be accessed here.

The #COP28 Presidency has announced its two-week thematic program, geared towards real world solutions that close the gaps to 2030 and respond to the #GlobalStocktake. pic.twitter.com/T2DTONV9fT
— COP28 UAE (@COP28_UAE) July 14, 2023

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