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COP 28

2023

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    • COP28 - 28th meeting of the Conference of Parties

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    • UNFCCC - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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    • Held in Dubai, UAE this year

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    • These yearly conferences are the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change - almost complete membership of every country in the world.

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    • Led by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber - UAE representative for Climate Change

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WHAT IS COP28?

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1. Fast-tracking the energy transition and slashing emissions before 2030

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2. Transforming climate finance

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3. Putting nature, people, lives, and livelihoods at the heart of climate action

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4. Assembling the most inclusive COP meeting yet

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Four main sustainable shifts:

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Addresses growing concern - the Climate Crisis is more prevalent than ever

Acts as a platform for all voices, from small local communities to entire governments

Assesses the Paris agreement and paves the way for new nationally determined commitments.

WHY IS COP 28 IMPORTANT AND WHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO ACHIEVE?

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But it’s not a perfect solution

  • Backlash against Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of an oil company
  • Suitability of the UAE as the location
  • Effectiveness of Nationally determined commitments

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However, COP is still one of the most vital steps in climate action yet

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Sustainability at Channing?

  • Part of responsibility to help the local community act sustainably

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  • Sustainability week!
  • Clean air morning winner is …
  • Great talks from Connor O’Keefe and Peter Hume
  • Photography competition - keep entering
  • Form plants
  • Lunch time Econ Fair - founders hall

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THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

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