COP 28

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference will convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  

COP28 UAE will be a transformational moment for the world to unite around tangible climate action and deliver realistic solutions. Achieving this requires collaboration across civil society, governments, industries and sectors. 

The host of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties (COP28) will be the UAE (United Arab Emirates). COP28 UAE will provide a milestone opportunity for the world to come together, course correct, and drive progress to keep 1.5C within reach – so we can meet the goals and ambitions of the Paris Agreement. 

 The event includes two zones: 

1. The Blue Zone will be a UNFCCC-managed site, open to accredited parties (country negotiators) and observer delegates (NG Os, IGOs, UN Agencies), media, and world leaders. The Blue Zone will host formal negotiations across the two weeks of the conference, and hundreds of official side events, including panel discussions, speaking events, and cultural events. 
2. The Green Zone will be a space managed and delivered by the COP28 UAE Presidency. It will offer a platform to non-accredited delegates, including youth groups, civil society, the private sector, and indigenous groups to have their voices heard, promoting dialogue and awareness about climate action. 

Through the Green Zone, the COP28 UAE Presidency offers the private sector the opportunity to showcase their contributions and solutions to the global climate challenge. Their innovative approaches, climate action technologies and entrepreneurship will constitute an important part of COP28 UAE.  

The Green Zone will also host technical conferences, panels, and activations with a focus on existing and future solutions to climate change mitigation.