FINANCE / TRADE /
GENDER EQUALITY / ACCOUNTABILITY
GENDER EQUALITY / ACCOUNTABILITY
COP28 Indigenous Peoples Dialogue
Organizers: COP28, Climate Champions Team
Indigenous Peoples are leaders in how to develop effective nature-based solutions. Comprising less than 5% of the world's population, indigenous peoples protect 80% of global biodiversity. Deforestation rates on tenured Indigenous forestlands were two to three times lower than outside these areas and indigenous and community lands store at least 24% of the above-ground carbon in the world’s tropical forests.
They are critical agents in creating the right conditions for COP28 to be a success and raising the ambition to keep 1.5 alive. The Indigenous Peoples Dialogue will bring together senior level representation from across the COP28 Presidency, Climate Champions Team to explore and discuss expectations for COP28 UAE, including on the transition to a low carbon economy and effective finance flows for Indigenous Peoples’ stewardship of nature, climate and biodiversity.
Indigenous Peoples are leaders in how to develop effective nature-based solutions. Comprising less than 5% of the world's population, indigenous peoples protect 80% of global biodiversity. Deforestation rates on tenured Indigenous forestlands were two to three times lower than outside these areas and indigenous and community lands store at least 24% of the above-ground carbon in the world’s tropical forests.
They are critical agents in creating the right conditions for COP28 to be a success and raising the ambition to keep 1.5 alive. The Indigenous Peoples Dialogue will bring together senior level representation from across the COP28 Presidency, Climate Champions Team to explore and discuss expectations for COP28 UAE, including on the transition to a low carbon economy and effective finance flows for Indigenous Peoples’ stewardship of nature, climate and biodiversity.
TWO-WEEK SCHEDULE
11 Dec
12 Dec
FINAL NEGOTIATIONS
On the final two days of COP28, there will be no thematic days to avoid extensive programming when the negotiation text is often being closed.
This decision was informed by widespread feedback received from stakeholders.
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10 Dec
FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND WATER
Climate change is creating severe pressure and risks for the agri-food and water systems that underpin human wellbeing.
At the same time, these systems are also key contributors to climate change: one third of all human-made GHG emissions derive from agri-food systems, and 70% of fresh water consumed worldwide is used for agricultural production.
Specific food and agriculture focuses include innovation investment, regenerative agriculture, and national transformation pathways, underpinned by financing mechanisms and project preparation. Water programming will also look at freshwater restoration and conservation, infrastructure for urban water resilience, and integrated governance and management of water-food systems.
Specific food and agriculture focuses include innovation investment, regenerative agriculture, and national transformation pathways, underpinned by financing mechanisms and project preparation. Water programming will also look at freshwater restoration and conservation, infrastructure for urban water resilience, and integrated governance and management of water-food systems.
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9 Dec
NATURE, LAND USE, AND OCEAN
The conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of nature is integral for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
In seeking to transition land use and ocean systems to support climate-aligned and nature positive development, this thematic day will focus on scaling robust solutions that protect, restore and effectively manage natural ecosystems, address drivers of nature loss, empower Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and create resilient livelihoods. The day will also spotlight enabling actions that unlock new financial flows and mainstream climate-nature synergies across transition plans and reporting frameworks.
The day will additionally showcase efforts that accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the recently adopted agreement that provides a clear framework for halting and reversing nature loss – to help deliver a climate-safe future.
The day will additionally showcase efforts that accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the recently adopted agreement that provides a clear framework for halting and reversing nature loss – to help deliver a climate-safe future.
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