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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following country has been selected as the venue of the COP-28 summit2023?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is UAE.
Key Points
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as the venue for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) summit in 2023.
- COP28 will be held in Expo City Dubai, a legacy site of Expo 2020.
- The summit is scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
- UAE's selection reflects its commitment to addressing climate change and its role in driving global climate action.
- This will be the first time the UAE hosts the COP summit, showcasing its efforts in sustainability and renewable energy.
Additional Information
- COP (Conference of the Parties)
- COP is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- It includes representatives from all parties (countries) that are signatories to the convention.
- Each year, COP assesses the progress in dealing with climate change and negotiates international agreements to address related issues.
- Major agreements made during COP meetings include the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
- Paris Agreement
- The Paris Agreement is an international treaty adopted in 2015 during COP21 in Paris.
- Its main goal is to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
- Countries set their own nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The agreement emphasizes the importance of finance, adaptation, and technology transfer to support climate action.
- UAE's Climate Initiatives
- The UAE has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, making it the first country in the Middle East to do so.
- It has invested heavily in renewable energy projects, such as the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
- The UAE is also actively involved in global climate diplomacy and partnerships to enhance sustainability efforts.
- Hosting COP28 aligns with the UAE's strategic vision for a sustainable and diversified economy.
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