The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Dubai

The UAE, a major oil producer, was the first country in the Middle East to host a COP meeting

. The Stocktake assessed the progress made towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, identified gaps and challenges, and informed future action.

The issue of loss and damage received significant attention at COP28

The conference adopted the "Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda," which outlines a global framework for enhancing adaptation efforts

COP28 called for countries to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with more ambitious targets for emissions reductions

COP28 urged developed countries to fulfill their commitment to provide $100 billion per year to developing countries by 2020, which has not yet been met

The conference called for gender-responsive climate action and for ensuring that women have equal access to resources and opportunities

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