2023 Agenda Sessions

MINISTERIAL COP PANEL DISCUSSION: The Road to COP28

The outcome of COP27 generated mixed feelings for African nations. While the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund and the launch of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) were positive developments, ending energy poverty, increasing climate adaptation investments, and mobilising concessional finance are all urgent priorities that remain to be addressed. Ahead of COP28 in Dubai, this ministerial and high-level session seeks to articulate Africa's position and expectations from the next UN Climate Change Conference. 

Areas for discussion include:  

• What is the level of advancement of the Loss and Damage Fund and how can African nations benefit from its establishment? 
• What policies must be adopted to incentivise the growth of carbon markets in Africa? 
• What kind of infrastructure investments are required to build resilience across the continent? 
• What are the levels of funding requirements Africa needs to meet its sustainable development goals? 
• What are the key expectations of African nations from COP28?