THE HUMAN-CENTRIC CITY
OF THE FUTURE

A HUB FOR
CLIMATE ACTION
TO COP28 UAE

The venue’s size and design enable COP28 UAE to serve as an inclusive platform for dialogue, by offering a dedicated space to the accredited parties and observer delegates site (Blue Zone) and to civil society (Green Zone).

The conference is expected to convene over 70,000 participants, including heads of state, government officials, industry leaders, academics, and representatives from civil society organizations.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The Blue Zone is a UNFCCC managed site, open to accredited party and observer delegates. It hosts the formal negotiations, as well as panel discussions, speaking events and cultural events across the two weeks of the conference. It is attended by:


  • 198 Parties (negotiators from 197 States and the EU)
  • Observers (NGOs, IGOs, UN Agencies)
  • Media
  • World leaders

The Green Zone is a space managed and delivered by the COP28 UAE Presidency. It offers a platform to non-accredited delegates, including youth groups, civil society, NGOs, the private sector, and indigenous groups to have their voices heard, promoting dialogue and awareness about climate action.

What to expect

COP28 UAE
at Expo City Dubai

Expo City Dubai is a state-of-the-art destination built to promote sustainability and circularity principles.

BLUE ZONE

The Blue Zone is a UNFCCC managed site, open to accredited party and observer delegates. It hosts the formal negotiations across the two weeks of the conference, as well as the World Climate Action Summit, the country pavilions, presidency events and hundreds of side events including panel discussions, round tables, and cultural events.

GREEN ZONE

The Green Zone is free-of-charge and open to everyone. It is a space managed and delivered by the COP28 UAE Presidency. The Green Zone offers a platform to non-accredited delegates, including youth groups, civil society, NGOs, the private sector, and indigenous groups to have their voices heard, promoting dialogue and awareness about climate action. Further information on programmed events will made available once finalized.