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Scientists have voiced mixed reactions to a pledge to “transition away from fossil fuels” made by the world’s governments at the end of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. “It’s major,” says Lisa Schipper a developmental geographer at the University of Bonn, Germany. Previous end-of-COP declarations have failed to mention fossil fuels in this way — at COP26 in Glasgow, delegates pledged to “phase…

The second edition of the RewirEd Summit, which was hosted today inside COP28’s Green Zone at the Connect Conference Center at Expo City Dubai, has made history by bringing education to the forefront of climate action, to impact billions of children and youth globally. RewirEd Summit is the first ever global education summit on climate that brought together more than 1,000 participants, including…

The Media Centre in COP28 Green Zone spans an area of approximately 4,000 square metres distributed over four floors within a sustainable building, providing all necessary facilities to enable journalists to carry out their tasks efficiently. Ahmed Al Hosani, Director of the Media Centre in the Green Zone, highlighted that the centre is offering comprehensive support to media representatives from…

Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High Level Champion for Egypt and UN Special Envoy on Financing 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, said that the shared global goals of poverty reduction and addressing climate change should not be compromised. Mohieldin said that MDBs must help investing in humans, health, education and creating jobs, as well as supporting the digital transformation of…

Austria has established a Green Budgeting Alliance that will promote green budgeting to bridge between budget and climate policy, Magnus Brunner, Austrian Finance Minister, who is heading his county’s delegation to COP28, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “The method of Green Budgeting is still in its early stage. Therefore, we think that peer-to-peer learning between Parties with the aim of…

More than 100 climate tech startups are showcasing their work at COP28 UAE’s Start Up Village in the Green Zone. Operating in diverse sectors such as sustainable transport and agriculture, solar energy, and several others, these startups are offering innovative solutions that can contribute to a low-carbon future. The participation of these startups demonstrates the wide range of solutions being…

COP28’s Green Zone promises a mix of enjoyable and insightful sessions designed for families and individuals passionate about climate action on Monday December 4. From inspiring documentaries to hope-inducing discussions, Monday will be packed with events focused on entertainment and education. Families can explore crucial environmental topics while climate actionists can participate in…

 COP28 Youth Climate Champion H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui received the Global Youth Statement: A Declaration for Climate Justice (GYS) during the ‘Youth & Education – The Latent Force of Climate Action’ session of the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai. The GYS represents the “demands and aspirations” of children and youth from over 160 countries around the world and highlights their collective…