COP28 Debrief - What's Next For the Private Sector?

Every year, the annual climate change conference (COP) hosted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change takes place to assess progress and unite stakeholders to work together on solutions to tackle climate change. COP28 UAE took place from 30 November to 12 December 2023. With thousands of participants and a multitude of sessions and agenda points, comprehending the scope and outcomes of COP can be challenging. In this live debrief session, you’ll hear from senior advisers from across the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action team who will provide context and nuance to the main headlines from COP28 and share priorities for corporate action to drive progress in 2024.
The session will help business participants around the world:
• Understand key outcomes from COP28 for the private sector
• Identify action items for your business and industry
• Connect with and get your questions answered by UN thought leaders
This session is part of a larger climate journey from the UN Global Compact Academy. Sign up at info.unglobalcompact.org/unleashing-corporate-climate-action to learn more about how your company can take action on climate change for a sustainable future.
＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
0:00 Welcome
6:00 Introductory Remarks: Reflections on COP28
12:30 Overview of COP28 Outcomes
23:55 The Global Stocktake
35:35 A Perspective from the Private Sector
44:10 Questions and Answers
54:54 Looking Ahead