What is COP?
COP, or the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, is a significant global event focused on climate change. It is a crucial component of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and it serves as its supreme decision-making body. During COP, representatives from United Nations members are brought together to assess progress in addressing climate change, review national communications and emission inventories and shape international climate agreements.
This year’s Conference of the Parties will be held November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
At COP28, a groundbreaking global evaluation will take place for the first time. This assessment, known as the Global Stocktake and integral to the Paris Agreement framework, will provide a comprehensive overview of the world’s progress toward its climate goals, highlight any existing gaps, and pave the way for enhanced efforts in addressing climate change.
What are we calling for?
A global target on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
A way to bridge gaps between current renewable energy deployment and Paris Agreement targets.
A comprehensive program to tackle the global renewables skills gap.
Emphasis on boosting the capacity of the youth workforce in the energy transition.
Want to know more? Read our position paper!
Written with the European Youth Energy Network, here’s the essence of what you’re signing up for:
- Global Sustainability Targets: Imagine a world where nations commit to ambitious goals for renewable energy and energy efficiency. This isn’t a pipe dream; it’s the blueprint to close the gap between our current efforts and the ambitious aims of the Paris Agreement.
- Empowering Future Leaders: Shifting to renewable energy isn’t just about technology; it’s about people.
- Grounded in Reality: This call to action isn’t just lofty talk. It’s rooted in rigorous analysis of documents and negotiations from the June 2023 Bonn Climate Change Conference, driven by the vision of the COP28 Letter to the Parties (July 2023), and inspired by the game-changing opportunities highlighted in the COP28 Thematic Programme.
- Join the Revolution: It’s your chance to be part of something monumental. As the world turns its attention to COP28, this position paper is a rallying cry for a greener, more sustainable future.
Don’t just read about it; become a part of the historic transformation.
