GCAP at COP28

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GCAP Events at COP28

The preparations for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) are in full swing. This page provides you with all the upcoming GCAP-supported events. All event times and dates are in local time. We look forward to seeing you there!


Financing NDCs and Net Zero in the Asia-Pacific: Challenges and Solutions

December 2, 2023, 13:00 – 14:30 PM

In-person: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pavilion

Join GCAP at the ADB Pavilion for this session which will raise the importance and practical considerations for linking NDCs and net zero targets with implementation plans and aligning these with broader sectoral reform programs. The session will bring together experts in climate finance and policy in a panel discussion to share knowledge and experience.


Exhibit: The Global Climate Action Partnership (GCAP) and Other International Programs

December 4 – 6, 2023

In-person: Exhibition Hall, Booth 31

Join GCAP and other international programs from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for an exhibit highlighting the progress towards net-zero transitions and how active collaboration and support has furthered low-emission and resilient strategies.


Cross Regional Exchange

Monday, December 4, 2023, 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Closed in-person event

During this meeting, representatives from GCAP’s regional platforms will meet to discuss priority topics.


Peru and Forest by 2025: Strategic Alliances for Greater Ambition

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 18:30 – 20:00 PM

In-person event: Side Event Room 9

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Join LEDS LAC to hear ideas from LAC countries on the inclusion of NDC and LTS targets in national development planning and forest conservation, articulating public-private, civil society, and indigenous peoples’ efforts.


The Decade of Truth: Time to Make Decisions for a Just, Resilient, and Sustainable Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45

In-person event: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Pavilion of the Americas (OA04G2)

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Join RELAC and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for this session which will gather practitioners and sector experts from RELAC member countries who will share their views on key levers to accelerate the transition and how governments could better face the challenge of striving for decarbonization amidst economic growth.


Scaling Inclusive Green Finance and Carbon Markets in Emerging Markets

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 14:00 – 15:00 PM

In-person event: COP28 NDC Partnership Pavilion (TA3-135)

Join GCAP’s Finance Working Group and members for this event highlighting the experiences of early implementers of financing mechanisms and to discuss the challenges and opportunities for green financing, drawing on the developing country perspectives.

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Achieving Climate Targets in the Transport Sector: Can Renewables Pave the Way?

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 11:30 – 13:00 PM

In-person event: Side Event Room 6

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Join GCAP’s Transport Working Group and LEDS LAC for this session exploring how renewables can lead the decarbonization of transport.


Steering Committee and Council of Leaders

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 16:00 – 17:00 PM

Closed in-person event

GCAP’s Steering Committee and Council of Leaders will meet to discuss the partnership’s goals for the next year and other priority topics.


Aligning Climate Action with Long-Term Climate and Development Goals

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 16:30 – 17:30 PM

In-person event: Ethiopia Pavilion

This event will be an opportunity to hear from government representatives in Ethiopia, Argentina, India, and Indonesia to discuss the status of LT-LEDS development and implementation in each country, and indicate remaining areas where support is needed to help advance their country’s long-term climate and development ambitions. The event will also include representatives from the German government to moderate the discussion.


Accelerating Transitions to Resilient, Just, and Inclusive Net Zero Economies Globally

Monday, December 11, 2023, 10:15 – 11:15 AM

In-person event: COP28 U.S. Center

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This event will showcase ambitious climate action leadership by countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean in accelerating resilient, just, and inclusive net-zero transitions. The event will demonstrate the power of collaboration to advance Nationally Determined Contributions (NCDs) and Long-Term Strategy (LTS) goals via robust regional communities of practice and leadership groups on clean energy, clean mobility, and sustainable livestock practices. It will also present the Global Climate Action Partnership activities and services available to all climate practitioners around the world.

Questions? Contact secretariat@globalclimateactionpartnership.org