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COP28: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future
What is COP28?
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is a pivotal global event hosted by the United Arab Emirates. It's a part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), bringing together world leaders, environmental experts, and activists to tackle the pressing issues of climate change.
The University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) is part of the Universities Climate Network, a collaborative platform comprising a total of 24 higher education institutions, with the aim to combat climate change in the lead up to COP28.
COP28 Objectives:
- Climate Action Enhancement: Focusing on accelerating global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment: Ensuring climate actions are in harmony with broader sustainability goals.
- Setting a Global Agenda: Decisions made here will shape the global climate action agenda for the coming years.
- Inclusive Dialogue: COP28 includes voices from all sectors, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling climate challenges.
Key Statistics and Numbers
1.5°C Goal
COP28 aims to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, as per the Paris Agreement.
2030 Agenda
The conference aligns with the UAE’s 2030 Green Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity.
100+ Countries
Over 100 countries are participating, representing a global commitment to climate action.
Sustainability Initiatives
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