TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
T & I HUB PROGRAMMING
To kickstart discussions on the T&I Hub Stage, the T&I team will arrange for programming examining the role of tech and innovation in driving climate action. Discussions will focus on the role that technologies such as AI, IoT, quantum computing, advanced materials etc. can play in addressing various climate challenges.
Having broadly examined the role of different technologies the previous day on the T&I Hub Stage, Day 2 will focus on the criticality of developing and nurturing climate-tech ecosystems, particularly in the Global South. Discussions will focus on enabling cross-regional links, supporting Global South ecosystems, and enabling players in climate tech to build robust ecosystems.
In line with the Health/Relief, Recover & Peace thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in countering climate change induced disasters and aiding the provision of healthcare. Day 3 will examine technology solutions to these challenges through disease monitoring, disaster forecasting, emergency coordination and aid provision. It will also explore the need to unlock private sector finance for insurance and recovery, and enhance resilience through capacity building for at risk communities.
In line with the Finance/ Trade/ Gender Equality Accountability thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in enabling equitable allocation of capital to finance a just transition. Day 4 will examine fintech solutions for climate to explore how financial services can be more easily accessed. It will also explore the need for increased digital, climate and financial literacy for at risk populations.
In line with the Energy, Industry and Just Transition thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in enabling the just energy transition and overcoming challenges such as decarbonizing high emitting sectors, and ensuring inclusive energy access. Day 5 will examine decarbonization drivers and decarbonization technologies that are providing solutions to these challenges and enabling inclusive energy access. It will also explore the need to support and scale energy innovation through incentives and policies that reward successful research.
In line with the Multilevel action, Urbanization and Build environment / Transport thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in countering the climate change impact of urbanization and the environmental impact of mobility and logistics. Day 6 will examine technology solutions for the urban environment and the scaling of electric mobility. It will also explore the need for stakeholder inclusion and management, and implementing climate aware policies.
In line with the Youth, Children, Education and Skills thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in reducing the impact of climate change on the youth and the need to drive youth inclusion in climate action. Day 8 will examine technology solutions facilitating education and skills for climate, future-proofing education through tech literacy and empowering the youth through technology. It will also explore the role played by open knowledge sources and online platforms in enabling empowerment of the youth.
In line with the Nature, Land Use and Oceans thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in countering the impact of climate change on nature and various ecosystems. Day 9 will examine technology solutions mitigating and reversing climate change impact through monitoring and protecting nature, providing quantifiable value to conservation and other such intersections of technology and natural preservation. It will also explore the need to enable and empower indigenous and at-risk communities to continue safeguarding the environment.
In line with the Food, Agriculture and Water thematic, programming on the T&I Hub Stage will focus on the role of technology in reducing the environmental footprint of food and water systems and the impact of climate on food and water security. Day 10 will examine technology solutions driving sustainable agriculture practices and water management. It will also explore the need for policies that enable sustainable growth of food and water systems.
TWO-WEEK SCHEDULE
FINAL NEGOTIATIONS
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FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND WATER
Specific food and agriculture focuses include innovation investment, regenerative agriculture, and national transformation pathways, underpinned by financing mechanisms and project preparation. Water programming will also look at freshwater restoration and conservation, infrastructure for urban water resilience, and integrated governance and management of water-food systems.
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NATURE, LAND USE, AND OCEAN
The day will additionally showcase efforts that accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the recently adopted agreement that provides a clear framework for halting and reversing nature loss – to help deliver a climate-safe future.
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YOUTH, CHILDREN, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS
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DAY OF REST
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MULTILEVEL ACTION, URBANIZATION, AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT / TRANSPORT
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Energy and Industry / Just Transition / Indigenous Peoples
The day will also address universal energy access and the needs of workers across the energy sector transition and will have an additional special focus on cooling as a critical mitigation and adaptation factor.
Indigenous Peoples Day will recognize the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ intergenerational knowledge, practices, and leadership in climate action and in stewarding planetary health, as well as mechanisms to improve their direct access to finance. The day will notably strengthen the role of Indigenous Peoples - and reinforce the urgency of a fully inclusive, all-of-society approach - in the just transition.
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FINANCE / TRADE / GENDER EQUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITMENTS
To reach the scale that is needed and will put forward a Presidential agenda to showcase specific innovate approaches to close the finance gaps, especially where it is needed the most. This will include scaling up private financing for investing into climate transition to support inclusive as sustainable economic growth.
This thematic day at COP28 will focus on three key aspects: scaling up efforts, improving access, and enhancing affordability. This will involve reforms to the international financial system, the delivery of enhanced concessional support, the development of sustainable finance markets, and strengthening voluntary carbon markets. Additionally, COP28 will introduce trade as a means for climate-smart, equitable growth, including supply chain decarbonization, transition, and resilience.
We must also address the challenges that hinder financial support for women, girls, and marginalized groups. This includes ensuring a fair transition and finding solutions to broaden access to finance. The program will also examine accountability mechanisms to turn promises and ambition into tangible results.
The main objectives for this day are:
- Showcase a coherent and ambitious action agenda on finance with a range of public, private, and blended finance solutions to accelerate action and close the climate finance gap. These solutions will involve actions in financial and carbon markets by UAE institutions and international partners, IFIs, and Philanthropies, building on efforts taking place both inside and outside the UNFCCC process, and generate new financing resources for climate transition, and specifically for developing economies. The initiatives are designed to highlight how climate finance must be structured moving forward to achieve real transformation.
- Promote a gender-just transition by advocating for equal opportunities for decent work in impacted and emerging green sectors, supported by gender-disaggregated data and gender-responsive finance.
- Establish accountability by reinforcing accountability measures at COPs. This includes defining common standards and creating a foundation for greater accountability, especially for the private sector, including a high-integrity net-zero accountability and recognition system.
- Elevate the potential of international trade as a lever in climate action by setting the stage for the international trade community to step up their role in the design and delivery of solutions around climate action, especially around supporting a just transition and enabling market access policies for MSMEs to engage meaningfully with global supply chains and governments.
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HEALTH, RECOVERY, AND PEACE
Relief, Recovery, and Peace Day will focus on accelerating adaptation, preventing and addressing loss and damage, including in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, which face severe barriers to accessing climate finance and strengthening climate action.
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WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT
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