The 28thConference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was recently held in Dubai, UAE, and brought government officials and heads of state, business leaders, young people, climate scientists, journalists and various experts together to accelerate global efforts to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
I had the opportunity to spend a full week in meetings and sessions, and am energized by the engagement -early numbers of delegates indicate this is the most attended COP ever.
A common thread pulled through discussions surrounded the criticality of public/private partnerships. When we think about climate change, this is the crisis of our lifetime. The progress we make in this decade will be critical for future generations. As we look ahead to 2024, one thing is clear: we must drive action and we must do it together.
As I reflect on the conversations I had at COP28, five trends rose to the top and should be top of mind for all of us as we move into the new year.