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UN Global Climate Action
26 June 2023
High-Level Champions'
Newsletter
Bonn Climate Change Conference 2023 sets stage
for inclusive and united action at COP 28
The Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) was
a pivotal gathering of climate leaders, innovative minds, and influential
stakeholders, which underscored the need for ambitious and immediate action
on the climate and nature crises.
At the conference, the UN Climate Change High
Level Champions for COP 27 and COP 28, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin and H.E. Ms. Al
Mubarak spearheaded the mobilization of non-Party stakeholders towards
addressing climate change. They led and participated in numerous events and
discussions; highlighting not only the critical issues at hand but also the
solutions that can change the trajectory of our warming planet.
Inaugurating the COP 28 Presidency’s and also
the High-Level Champions’ engagement at the Conference, H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak
underlined the importance of youth participation, applauding the leadership
of COP 28’s Youth Climate Champion, H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui. Indigenous voices
also resonated powerfully, reiterating the need for diversity and
inclusivity in charting our path towards a net zero, nature-positive and
resilient world. H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak hosted a listening session with
representatives of Indigenous Peoples, with the aim of instilling hands-on
experiences of protecting and conserving the environment and biodiversity
into the COP 28 programme. H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak stated, “I’m ready to
champion this group and ultimately mobilize the technological and financial
solutions that are locally-led and beneficial.”
Interlinked discussions on finance, nature,
adaptation insurance, loss and damage, ocean-climate actions, and the Sharm
el-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA) led to robust deliberations, reinforcing
the consensus that collective action and localized solutions are fundamental
to global progress towards a 1.5 °C resilient world. These discussions left
no doubt that this is a defining moment for our planet – a moment where we
must mobilize every tool, resource, and innovation at our disposal to ensure
a livable and thriving world for all.
The vital role of nature took centre stage in
the “Finance and nature for transformative course correction” event. Dr.
Mohieldin pressed the need to increase local finance flows, which are
currently deemed “insufficient, inefficient, and unfair.” H.E. Ms. Al
Mubarak highlighted the unfortunate reality that nature solutions currently
receive only 8% of public climate finance and 17% of private finance.
During the “Actions After Impacts” discussion,
it became clear that many local communities are already taking action in
order to survive the worst impacts of climate change and bounce back from
the related losses and damages. As Dr. Mohieldin noted, the COP27 Loss and
Damage fund was recognized as a successful first step. However, as H.E. Ms.
Al Mubarak emphasized, “It’s not just finance that will support these
solutions. It is partnerships, it is scaling up and it’s ensuring that we
play a part in also voicing the real needs of the communities and the boots
on the ground.”
Dr. Mohieldin and H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak joined
government representatives and the Insurance Development Forum at the
“Insurance for Adaptation Round-table,” to discuss strategies to increase
engagement of the financial sector in the Global Finance Policy Processes
for adaptation and resilience. Recognizing the insurance industry as a
significant player in addressing climate change, they underscored its
potential to contribute significantly to the scaling up of climate
adaptation and risk reduction efforts through the utilization of its climate
risk analytics capabilities.
The Conference reignited conversations on
mobilizing finance for adaptation and resilience, as well as empowering
local communities. The Champions, in collaboration with the Adrienne
Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic Council and
the Insurance Development Forum held a meeting exploring the critical need
for the insurance industry to invest in adaptation to reduce risks and
vulnerabilities, plus to inform finance policies to enhance private sector
mobilization for adaptation, resilience, and loss and damage.
H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak opened the Ocean-Climate
Dialogue and welcomed the work of the Marrakech Partnership Ocean and
Coastal Zone Group which is developing Ocean Sectoral Breakthroughs. These
science-based and measurable targets will provide compasses to accelerate
governments and non-State actors actions and investments for key ocean-based
climate solutions. These solutions range from coastal ecosystems, which can
absorb a large amount of carbon and increase the resilience of coastal
communities, to aquatic production, which can provide low carbon proteins
for our growing global population, and a more sustainable maritime transport
industry.
The Global Stocktake: charting a course to
climate & nature recovery
The Global Stocktake (GST) – a comprehensive
process for countries and stakeholders to see where they’re collectively
making progress towards the Paris Agreement goals, which will culminate at
COP 28 – was a key focus of the Bonn conference.
Building on previous discussions on the “what”
and “how”, the technical assessment phase came to a close with the third and
final technical dialogue (TD1.3) in Bonn with a focus on “what is next?”.
Through four insightful round-table discussions, a dynamic World Café
session, poster session and other events convened by the co-facilitators,
Parties and non-Party stakeholders exchanged views on the enhanced actions
and support needed across areas of mitigation, including response measures;
adaptation, including loss and damage; means of implementation and support,
including finance, technology and capacity building; and integrated and
holistic approaches. The science is clear that urgent action is required to
halve emissions, build adaptive capacity and resilience, end biodiversity
loss, and address climate losses and damages by 2030. The findings from the
technical phase will provide the foundation for the political phase and will
help Parties and non-Party stakeholders identify what is needed to
course-correct and achieve the Paris Agreement goals at COP 28. As such, the
GST is one of the most important priorities for the multilateral climate
change process this year and the response and follow through on the outcomes
from COP 28 will determine how successful the world will be in stabilizing
the climate.
In Bonn, the High-Level Champions invited
non-Party stakeholders, from corporates to civil society, to investors and
cities and regions, to support the GST process; to share their progress,
help to identify key gaps and challenges, and co-create actionable
solutions. They also stressed that the transparency brought by the GST can
be a key lever to ratchet up the support from the international community to
address the climate and nature crises, which are both a symptom and a cause
of inequality. They called for transformative collaboration to
course-correct our economies, with all actors playing a role, including
women, young people, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, investors, national and
subnational governments, civil society and academia.
The significant role of non-Party stakeholders
in the GST was re-emphasized as Parties expressed their appreciation for the
contribution and engagement of non-Party stakeholders in TD1.3, and
encouraged them to organize events at the local, national, regional and
international level in support of the first GST. The high-level committee,
consisting of the Chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies and COP 27 and COP 28
Presidencies and who chair the high-level GST events to be convened at COP
28, also stressed the importance of non-Party stakeholder participation in
the political phase and how the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Ambition
Summit and the Regional Climate Weeks are key milestones. In the lead up to
COP 28, Parties and non-Party stakeholders will be invited to submit their
views on the elements for the “consideration of outputs” component by 15
September 2023. Watch this space for more details on this opportunity.
Task Forces inject new momentum into the Sharm
el-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda
A landmark event launching the Sharm el-Sheik
Adaptation Agenda Task Forces was attended by both High-Level Champions at
Bonn, injecting strong momentum into the global adaptation and resilience
movement, under the Sharm El Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA). The Task Forces
will bring together countries and non-Party stakeholders to focus on
critical areas such as Food Systems, Water, Human Settlements, Oceans,
Infrastructure, and Finance. The first working sessions of the Task Forces
took place, prioritizing key areas of mobilization, planning finance, and
tracking progress - and overall the sessions focused on shaping common,
engaging narratives for consolidated action on adaptation system
transformation.
Dr. Mohieldin, highlighted that adaptation
finance is improving, but at an alarmingly low rate: currently only 4% is
mobilised by the private sector. He said: “Even if global mitigation efforts
are doing well, which are not yet, there is a lot to do on adaptation. We
must take this action from global measures to local plans through finance,
collaboration and technological advances”.
During the Task Forces launch, resilience
experts and members of the Race to Resilience's Methodological Advisory
Group, including Anand Patwardhan, Emilie Beauchamp, Ana Maria
Lobo-Guerrero, and Paulina Aldunce, highlighted the importance of the SAA in
driving collaboration and fast-tracking action for populations in climate
vulnerable situations. They underscored the need to address the adaptation
gap and prioritize support for vulnerable communities to build resilience
against now-unpreventable climate change impacts.
As well as the representatives from the COP27
and COP28 Presidencies, other attendees included the Marrakech Partnership
Focal Points, numerous UN agencies, the International Union for Conservation
of Nature (IUCN), and the Race to Resilience 36 partners’ initiatives. Their
collective work will be instrumental in delivering the first SAA
Implementation Report at COP 28.
Ongoing Champions activity outside of the Bonn
Climate Conference:
“Road to COP 28” event sparks renewed momentum
in UAE
On 29 May, H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak, the COP 28
Presidency, and Dubai Chambers hosted the major event, the 'Road to COP28:
Driving Collective Action in the UAE' in the Dubai International Financial
Centre. The event convened a massive audience of over 600 local stakeholders
and non-Party stakeholders to accelerate climate action in the lead-up to
the UAE-hosted COP 28. At the event the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience
campaigns were highlighted, emphasizing opportunities for the UAE within the
all-of-society mandate for comprehensive climate action.
Key takeaways from the event included:
Adaptation & Resilience: The importance of
adaptation, particularly nature-based solutions, and the potential costs of
inaction was a key focus. The Insurance Adaptation Acceleration Initiative
demonstrated the potential for local and regional insurance companies to
steer funding towards nature-based solution.
Mitigation: Robust net zero targets were
emphasized as a crucial framework for companies to reduce climate impacts,
supported by the 2030 Breakthroughs which define clear mitigation pathways
for around 30 critical sectors. Local initiatives the UAE Alliance for
Climate Action and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s
“Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge” were highlighted for companies
starting their climate action journey.
Finance: It’s estimated that $3-6 trillion a
year through to 2050 is needed to fund the systems transformation required
by the Paris Agreement's objectives. For the UAE’s financial institutions to
play their part, they were encouraged to set interim targets, join Race to
Zero Finance Partner alliances, and engage with initiatives like the Glasgow
Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin joins pivotal meetings
on Climate Finance, Green Hydrogen and Carbon Markets at the Africa CEO
Forum
Dr. Mohieldin joined a series of roundtables
at the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital of Abidjan speaking on
strategies to scale climate mitigation and adaptation solutions through
rallying public and private finance for bankable African projects rooted in
regional priorities, the Paris targets, and the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).
In a round-table on “Positioning Africa as a
Green Hydrogen Powerhouse”, Dr. Mohieldin highlighted strategies for Africa
to maximize its potential as a producer and exporter of green hydrogen - by
increasing demand and reducing production, transport and storage costs. Dr.
Mohieldin stressed the need to catalyse the supply for African green
hydrogen, through adoption of technology and skills for production and
storage. He also called for collaboration with neighbouring countries and
regions, especially Europe, which have a strong demand for clean fuels to
decarbonise their economies.
Financing to support the growth of a green
hydrogen industry in Africa should be led by investment, or through
concessional financing from international financial institutions (IFIs) and
multilateral development banks (MDBs). Dr. Mohieldin reasserted the “1% for
1.5 C” model, for MDBs to extend concessional finance terms to low -
middle-income countries.
Dr. Mohieldin also contributed to a high-level
round-table on “Carbon Credits: Optimizing the Value Chain to Boost
Revenue,” which was attended by project developers, government
representatives, certification bodies and buyers, to discuss growing Africa’s
revenue on voluntary carbon credit markets. Dr. Mohieldin highlighted that
since the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) was launched at COP 27 in
Sharm el-Sheikh, its potential as a model for regional cooperation has
expanded significantly - driven by official support from both the Egyptian
and Emirati presidencies of COP 27 and COP 28. He stressed the need to
set-out clear governance standards to maximize the potential of African
carbon markets, specifically a regulatory and legislative framework that
defines the roles of governments, the private sector and civil society.
On the fringes of the CEO Forum, a strategic
discussion took place entitled, “Toward the African Regional Forum & COP 28:
Unlocking climate finance flows to African projects through "finnovation”.
It highlighted potential investment opportunities across the continent which
have been evolving since the Africa Regional Forum in Addis Ababa last year.
For example, the event featured several projects seeking investment
opportunities, from e-mobility ventures in Nigeria and Rwanda to organic
fertilizer ventures in Kenya, with funding requirements ranging from $3
million to $192 million.
Overall, the Champions will continue to stress
that the global community cannot burden developing countries with additional
debt in the pursuit of a just energy transition, in their ongoing
engagements towards the 2nd Annual African Regional Forum in September in
Kenya, and beyond to COP 28. For example, the mobilization of climate
finance through concessional finance and private equity will be a primary
focus of the Champions’ attendance at the upcoming Summit for a New Global
Financing Pact in Paris later in June.
The shipping industry is on the cusp of a new
era
As renewable rich, but low-income regions,
such as Africa, shape the opportunity to forge green hydrogen hubs, some of
the world’s largest cargo owners have now committed to eliminate their
emissions, signalling clear demand for zero-emission green hydrogen. Major
vessel owners, operators, and manufacturers are also responding to this
demand by building and testing a new generation of vessels powered by fuels
made from green hydrogen that could make deep sea zero-emission shipping a
reality by 2030, with the first due for delivery this year.
The High-Level Champions are supporting
collaboration between Africa’s burgeoning green hydrogen hubs, and its
potential customers in the shipping sector, through the Africa Green
Hydrogen Alliance. The Champions’ 2030 Breakthrough for Shipping aims for
zero emission fuels to constitute 5% of international shipping’s energy
demand by 2030.
Clear goal-setting and engagement are driving
collaboration between countries and the shipping community in the early
stages of the shift to clean fuels. Belgium-based maritime group, CMB is one
of a range of leading shipping companies to have announced a commitment to
achieve zero emissions by 2050, including Race to Zero member Maersk, plus
COSCO and CMA CGM. Three years after setting its net zero target, CMB is
collaborating with Namibia’s Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, to construct the
country’s first green hydrogen plant, which should be operational by the end
of 2023. The aim is to produce green hydrogen from Namibia’s rich solar
power resources, and distribute clean fuels domestically to the country’s
industrial transport, such as trucks, trains, mining equipment and ships.
Depending on the results of the demonstration plant, a larger scale
production plant will follow in a second phase.
By convening the supply and demand-side of
green hydrogen or hydrogen-derived fuels, this presents a viable solution
for the transition of the shipping industry to zero emissions, as well as a
route to unlocking prosperity in low income countries.
To bring this vision to life, the outcome of
next month’s government negotiations at the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) are crucial. The IMO will consider a revised GHG strategy
to align shipping with a 1.5 °C trajectory (MEPC 80, 3 - 7 July). If
adopted, this strategy will set the benchmarks for any future international
rules around shipping GHG emissions. This is a decisive opportunity to build
a new maritime system capable not only of driving global trade, but also of
shaping the future of our planet.
World Oceans Day update: Ocean Action is
Climate Action
On World Oceans Day, Ignace Beguin Billecocq,
Ocean and Coastal Zones Lead at the Climate Champions Team spoke at the
inaugural MENA Oceans Summit in Dubai and DP World Ocean Day Celebration on
the opportunity to harness oceans in our efforts to tackle the climate
crisis.
Mr. Beguin Billecocq highlighted that while
cutting carbon emissions was the priority, governments and businesses should
use COP 28 to increase their efforts to protect and sustainably manage the
world's ocean. Mr. Beguin Billecocq commented, “By increasing greenhouse gas
emissions, we are limiting the capacity of the ocean to deliver on its role…
the number one priority is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But the ocean
is a true part of the solution for people and the planet. Ocean action is
climate action and climate action is ocean action”.
There is a substantial funding gap for
sustainable ocean action. At least $175 billion USD per year is needed to
achieve all Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 targets for healthy
oceans. Yet, funding in support of our ocean receives the least amount of
long-term funding of any of the SDGs, reportedly less than $10 billion was
actually invested in SDG 14 between 2015 and 2019. To address this enormous
shortfall, investor interest is rising in a relatively new financial
instrument - blue bonds, which have major potential as the next wave of
sustainable finance.
On World Oceans Day, Ørsted became the first
energy company in the world to issue blue bonds. The company issued a
five-year, EUR 100 million blue bond, to raise capital for sustainable blue
economy projects, which in the case of Ørsted means, promoting biodiversity
in areas surrounding its offshore wind infrastructure, plus sustainable
shipping fuels. The blue bonds are a win-win in terms of supporting Ørsted’s
target to deliver a net-positive biodiversity impact from its renewables
fleet by 2030, as well as providing long term risk and return prospects for
investors.
Race to Zero latest developments:
Shroders activates net zero, nature positive
journey via the “5P” framework
Schroders, the prominent asset management
firm, is leading the way in integrating its operations and investments
within a net zero, nature-positive economy. As a Race to Zero member and
partner of SBTi and Net Zero Asset Managers, Schroders has been actively
pursuing responsible practices in recent years - and it has employed the
“5P” framework (Pledge, Plan, Proceed, Publish, Persuade) conceived by Race
to Zero, to centralize nature within its strategic approach.
Pledge
In 2022, Schroders released its Group Nature
and Biodiversity Position Statement, outlining its commitment to address
nature and biodiversity impacts. The firm is also a signatory to the Finance
for Biodiversity Pledge, a collective effort to promote best practices and
achieve nature-preserving targets. One key pledge is Schroders' commitment
to cut exposure to commodity-driven deforestation in its managed investment
portfolios by 2025, aligned with the broader Financial Sector Commitment on
Eliminating Commodity-Driven Deforestation.
Plan
Schroders' ‘Plan for Nature’, introduced in
2022, outlines a detailed roadmap for embedding nature considerations into
investment decisions. It focuses on insights, influence, and innovation.
Through proprietary models and frameworks, Schroders assesses biodiversity
risks and impacts to gain valuable insights to underpin investment solutions
that protect and restore nature.
Proceed
Schroders actively participates in initiatives
to invest at scale in nature. Through projects like Akaria Natural Capital,
in collaboration with Conservation International, the firm invests in
nature-based climate solutions in Southeast Asia. Schroders also supports
conservation and reforestation projects in emerging markets through its
subsidiary, BlueOrchard.
Publish
Transparency is a key aspect of Schroders’
approach. The firm shares insights on its nature-related initiatives through
publications such as the Plan for Nature and the Group Nature and
Biodiversity Position Statement. These publications are designed to enhance
accountability and provide stakeholders with a deeper understanding of how
nature is integrated into investment decisions.
Persuade
Schroders recognizes the importance of
communication to promote understanding of finance for nature. Through
articles, reports, podcasts, and videos, the firm educates stakeholders
about the significance of nature in investment decisions. By participating
in global events like COP 15, Schroders contributes to the dialogue on
biodiversity conservation, encouraging the financial industry to embrace a
more nature-positive future.
International Day for Biological Diversity:
Moving from Agreement to Action
2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the
UN-sanctioned International Day for Biological Diversity. To mark this
milestone, H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak recorded a video message reminding nature
restoration stakeholders of the hope and determination provided through the
adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15.
Africa Climate Week and Latin America and
Caribbean Climate Week - host an event!
The Africa Climate Week 2023 (ACW 2023) and
the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW 2023) are scheduled for
4 to 8 September in Nairobi, hosted by the Government of Kenya, and in
Panama City, hosted by the Government of Panama, respectively. These are
opportunities to exchange climate solutions, approaches for overcoming
barriers, and potential opportunities for transformation in the region to
build momentum ahead of COP 28 and the conclusion of the first global
stocktake. Applications from a diverse set of stakeholders working in the
regions are welcome and they are asked to align these with one of four
tracks:
● Energy systems and industry.
● Cities, urban and rural settlements,
infrastructure, and transport.
● Land, ocean, food, and water.
● Societies, health, livelihoods, and
economies.
The organizing partners are now accepting
applications for hosting Side Events and sharing climate action in the
Action Hub. The application deadline is 30 June 2023, 23:00 East Africa Time
(EAT) for ACW 2023 whereas the deadline for LACCW 2023 is 21 July 2023,
23:00 Panama (UTC-5) (Spanish version).
In Case You Missed It
● As part of an effort to report progress
on the implementation of climate resilient infrastructure and to showcase
curated best-practice case studies and initiatives with the potential to
deliver change at scale and at pace, the International Coalition for
Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) has published the Climate Resilient
Infrastructure Report with exemplary participatory processes to new and
innovative ways to harness technology for sustainable development. These
case studies demonstrate ways to deliver solutions for infrastructure that
uplifts nature instead of dominating it, puts human well-being at their
core, and builds climate resilience and adaptation. Forming part of ICSI’s
contribution to the Race to Resilience, the report also highlights where
featured case studies meet Race to Resilience targets and outcomes of the
Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda.
● “Achieving the just transition: A
toolkit for city leaders across the globe” is a new resource developed by
C40 to provide mayors and city leaders with an overview of the actions
needed to ensure a just transition. Encompassing seven pillars of
recommended action, the toolkit presents key concepts, advice on
implementation and a self-assessment checklist to guide stakeholders along
the way towards creating green jobs and becoming more equitable, resilient
and sustainable.
● It has been highlighted through the
“Cultivating Farmer Prosperity: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture”
report that farmers could expect a 15-25% return on investment by
transitioning from conventional to regenerative agriculture systems. The
transition to regenerative agriculture methods can take three to five years
and may be associated with profitability loss due to decreased crop yields
and capital outlays for specialized equipment. Nevertheless, this can be
mitigated through a range of support options for farmers, including cost
share programs, sustainable leases, improved insurance terms, regenerative
crop warranties, government subsidies, price premiums, lending programs, and
ecosystem services markets.
● In preparation for the 4th International
Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), UN DESA is organizing
a global online stakeholder consultation to solicit inputs from stakeholders
on key challenges that SIDS face in achieving their sustainable development
priorities, policy recommendations, and examples of game-changing actions
that can accelerate progress towards sustainable development in SIDS.
Deadline for submission is 7 July.
Keeping up with the Champions
● H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak addressed the
‘'Delivering on Nature and Climate Outcomes and Ambition at COP28' side
event, held at the Bonn Climate Conference (SB58)
H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak made the case for an
integrated response to the climate, biodiversity, and desertification crises
at COP 28, to maximize overall impact across all three agendas.
● At the Second Glasgow Dialogue on Loss &
Damage at the Bonn Climate Conference (SB58), Dr. Mohieldin underscored that
the historic Loss & Damage Fund that was launched in COP27 is an opportunity
to achieve balance and justice in bearing the burdens of climate change.
● Dr. Mohieldin addresses London’s Net
Zero Delivery Summit
At the end of May, Mohieldin joined speakers
including the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey, and Prime
Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, to address the pressing challenges
preventing fast and decisive action to curtail emissions at net zero.
● Dr. Mohieldin speaks at Innovation Zero,
London
During an event hosted by Innovation Zero late
May in London, Dr. Mohieldin shared an update on the latest developments in
the Race To Zero Campaign while shedding light on actions and commitments
made by partners via a recorded video message.
● H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak presides over the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Council Meeting
IUCN President H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak convened
the 109th Council Meeting of the IUCN in Gland, Switzerland. A key issue on
the agenda was incorporating nature and biodiversity conservation into the
COP 28 process.
● Dr. Mahmoud speaks at the International
Conference on Climate and Environment Nile University, Egypt.
On June 5, Dr. Mahmoud virtually chaired and
spoke at the International Conference on Climate and Environment, at the
Nile University on the occasion of World Environment Day.
● H.E. Razan Al Mubarak elevates Built
Environment Breakthrough at the EgyptGBC Net Zero International Conference.
H.E. Ms. Al Mubarak gave a keynote address at
the EgyptGBC event on the major opportunity to combat the climate and nature
crises through investment in a sustainable Built Environment sector. The
speech highlighted the 1,000 cities that have already pledged to cut their
emissions in half by 2030 through the Race to Zero and the Breakthrough for
Built Environment.
● Dr. Mohieldin features on CNBC Arabia
with IRENA and OPEC heads.
Mohieldin discussed recent climate
developments on CNBC Arabia, alongside Francesco La Camera, the Director
General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Secretary
General Haitham Al Ghais of OPEC. (The interview is here, Mohieldin’s
section is from 10m, 50 seconds).
Mark Your Calendar
● World Day to Combat Desertification and
Drought 2023: 17 June
● 25th Africa Energy Forum: 20-23 June
● Summit for a New Financing Pact: 22-23
June
● London Climate Action Week: 24 June - 2
July
● Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Trust Fund
Committee Meetings: 25-30 June
● The European Regional Finance Forum in
Frankfurt: 4 July
● Green Climate Fund 36th Board Members
Meeting in Songdo: 10-13 July
● Fourth Global Conference on Strengthening
Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development: 16 July
● GCF Private Investment for Climate
Conference 2023: 4-5 September
● Africa Climate Week (ACW 2023): Nairobi,
4-8 September
● New York Climate Week: 17-24 September
● SDG Summit: United Nations, 18-19
September
● IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy
Summit: 28 September
● Middle East and North Africa Climate Week
(MENACW 2023): Riyadh, 8-12 October
● Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week
(LACCW 2023): Panama City, 23-27 October
● Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW 2023):
Johor, dates to be announced soon.
● Net Zero Festival: 31 October - 1
November
● COP 28: 30 November - 12 December
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