what is cop 28

COP28 refers to the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference, also known as the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC. It will be held from November 30th until December 12th, 2023 at the Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference is used by governments to agree on policies to limit global temperature rises and adapt to impacts associated with climate change. The COP 27 Egyptian Presidency and the Incoming COP 28 Presidency are convening informal consultations to engage governments at the ministerial, Head-of-Delegation, and technical levels to lay the groundwork “to deliver a successful COP 28 that drives global transformation towards a low-emission and climate-resilient world, fosters ambitious climate action and facilitates implementation, including the related support” . Participants of COP 28 will be granted an electronic visa called a “Special Entry Permit”, referred to as COP 28 UAE Visa, free of charge.