USAID at COP28

UN Climate Change Conference

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: NOV 30 – DEC 12, 2023

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: NOV 30 – DEC 12, 2023 – The 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will bring together countries from around the world to increase ambition, implement existing goals, and strengthen commitments.

The United States is committed to working with global partners to increase climate ambition and ensure strong outcomes at COP28. In order to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis, countries must implement their existing commitments expeditiously, and make the additional commitments needed to keep the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal within reach and ensure a safe and sustainable future for all.

Administrator Power Travels to COP28

Administrator Power travels to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). While there, the Administrator will highlight the progress USAID has made in addressing the climate crisis.

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U.S. Center at COP28

The U.S. Center is the location for showcasing U.S. climate leadership at COP28. The U.S. Center will feature a full schedule of events throughout the two weeks of COP28 and will feature a diversity of sectors, issue areas, perspectives, and experiences that are informing global action and the implementation of climate solutions. Events will be livestreamed and recorded.

USAID Updates

Fact Sheets

Update on PREPARE Call to Action to the Private Sector

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Since November 2022, 39 companies and partners have made voluntary commitments to build climate resilience around the world. These efforts will mobilize more than $3 billion to help people better manage the impacts of climate change.

USAID Announcements at COP28

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FACT SHEET, DEC 2023 – During the 28th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), held from November 28 – December 12, 2023 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced multiple initiatives to advance progress on combating the climate crisis.

Protecting Our Ocean

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USAID’s programming in marine, coastal, and fisheries management, nature-based solutions for climate, and combating ocean plastic pollution aim to protect the health of our oceans for the benefit of people and nature alike.

Climate Change Country Profiles

USAID plays a key role in the climate-and-development arena, with a portfolio of climate change programs, partnerships, and expertise in more than 45 countries across the globe.

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Climate Change

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USAID plays a vital role in mitigating climate change and addressing its impacts by working with partner countries to implement ambitious emissions reduction measures, protect critical ecosystems, transition to renewable energy, build resilience against the impacts of climate change, and promote the flow of capital toward climate-positive investments.

USAID Climate Strategy 2022–2030

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USAID’s 2022–2030 Climate Strategy guides our whole-of-Agency approach to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, help partner countries build resilience to climate change, and improve our operations.