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UAE COP 28 Resolution 17/57: Throughout COP 28, a number of national governments and organizations announced commitments to climate finance to areas including but not limited to the Green Climate Fund,Adaptation Fund, Least Developed Countries Fund, and Special Climate Change Fund. Resolution point 17 from the UAE Global Climate Action at COP 28 in 2023…
UAE COP 28 Resolution 16/57: While significant mobilization of public and private finance is crucial, the importance of addressing the indebtedness of developing countries and reforming international financial architecture has also been acknowledged at COP 27. Resolution point 16 from the UAE Global Climate Action at COP 28 in 2023 highlights the acknowledgment of the…
COP 28 UAE Resolution 15: Countries involved in the Latin American and Caribbean Renewables Hub have raised the target for renewable energy in total electricity generation to 80 per cent by 2030, from 70 per cent, and aim to reach a share of renewable energy in the total energy supply of at least 36 per…
UAE COP 28 Resolution 14: Announcements focused on shipping include 10 companies joining the Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels, the collaborative platform announced during COP 28, bringing the total toover 35 freight buyers working to drive ambition and action toward zero-emissions ocean transport. Additionally, Green Maritime Africa Coalition, (GMAC) promoted the supply and use…
UAE COP 28 Resolution 13: Moreover, they have presented the progress of existing initiatives. The 2023 Progress Report of the Race to Zero Campaign states that more than 13,500 non-Party stakeholders are now engaged in the campaign, almost doubling in membership size since COP 26. Analysis and Review: The resolution point highlights the presentation of…
COP 28 UAE Resolution 12: The High-Level Champions have also contributed to the expansion of the Breakthrough Agenda launched at COP 26. The Cement and Concrete Breakthrough, launched by Canada and the United Arab Emirates, aims to focus the industry on speeding up decarbonization by sharing best practices, working on policy and standards, and supporting…
COP 28 UAE Resolution 11:The High-Level Champions have also actively engaged in the work of the Presidency and takenthe leadership in accelerating energy transition. Working with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), they launched the Utilities for Zero Alliance, having 31 partners, including 25 global utilities and power companies, united for a joint commitment to…
UAE COP 28 Resolution Point 10: Also, the newly-launched Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy which raises a goal of tripling nuclear energy capacity globally by 2050 and inviting shareholders of international financial institutions to encourage the inclusion of nuclear energy in energy lending policies, was endorsed by 22 national governments. Analysis and Review: The resolution…
COP 28 UAE Resolution 9: In addition to the work led by the COP 28 Presidency, there were announcements across the global climate action agenda on energy transitions, showcasing multi-stakeholder collaboration. The Powering Past Coal Alliance announced the addition of new national and subnational governments into the Alliance, working to advance the transition from unabated…
COP 28 UAE Resolution Point 8: The Presidency also led the launch of initiatives focused on collaboration towards reducing sectoral emissions, working with both Parties and non-Party stakeholders. The Global CoolingPledge for COP 28 includes 66 national government signatories committed to working together with the aim of reducing cooling-related emissions across all sectors by at…