Global Stocktake
At COP28, governments from around the world will conduct the first ever Global Stocktake setting out the progress made by their respective countries on the emissions reduction commitments known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) made during the Paris Agreement in 2015.
Loss and Damage
Loss and damage refers to the negative consequences that arise from the unavoidable risks of climate change, prolonged heat waves, rising sea-levels, desertification, bushfires, species extinction and crop failures, health impacts etc. As the climate crisis unfolds, these events will happen more and more frequently, and the consequences will become more severe. Loss and damage is a focal issue at COP as well as the representation of diverse voices, including the young generation who will bear the worst impacts of climate change. One of the breakthroughs at COP27 was the Loss and Damage Fund for Vulnerable Countries. Important discussions on Loss and Damage will continue at COP28 and beyond.
Largest COP
COP28 is expected to be the largest ever COP with an anticipated attendance of over 80,000 delegates and 140 Heads Of State from around the world.