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Road to COP28
04 Oct. 2023
17:00h - 18:00h
CEST/UTC+2
Virtual-MS Teams
Capacity-building
English
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Road to COP28
04 Oct. 2023
17:00h - 18:00h
CEST/UTC+2
Virtual-MS Teams
Capacity-building
English

Organizers

 

the convergence

 

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Recording

Background 

The Convergence unites experts, leaders, and creatives from around the world to amplify a positive impact on the future of our planet through collaboration, multi-disciplinary projects, and philanthropic initiatives.

Objectives 

The purpose of the COP28 Action Group was to create a community of impact makers who are collaborating through sharing resources, events, and information ahead of the COP28 conference in Dubai. This Action group provided the opportunity to network effectively, such that the time at the conference can be spent collaborating with key partners and stakeholders and ensuring that the climate goals are met.

Format & Structure

Venue: Virtual sessions delivered via MSTeams

Language: English

Utilized Modalities: Introductions, Presentation, audience Q&A, open format discussion.

     
17:00-17:05

Opening Remarks - delivered by PCCB Member 

  • Introduction of PCCB
  • Introduction of 5th Capacity Building Hub
  • Introduction PCCB Network membership
5 mins
17:05-17:10

Introduction of The Convergence

  • Brief overview of COP28 Action Group
  • Session Schedule
  • Overview of COP28 Priorities
    • Overview of goals and targets specific to COP28
    • Example: Important year, mid-year between the Paris Agreement and 2030 - The first Global Stocktake (GST)
5mins
17:10-17:25

Care About Climate 

  • The current state of the climate sector from the speaker's perspective 
  • Inspiring solution created by the speaker’s organization 
  • Experience from past COP and advice for viewers 
15 mins
17:25-17:35

COP28 Toolkit / Resources

  • CONVERGE Infrastructure Introduction
  • Overview of essential things to know and tools for COP28 (Toolkit Document)
  • Overview of 7 upcoming Action Group sessions and ways to get involved
10 mins 
17:35-18:00 Questions/Discussion  25 mins 

 

 

Speakers
Name Role  Affiliation/Organization 
Farhat Mbarouk Speaker  PCCB Member
Daniel Cervenka Speaker  The Convergence
Rosie Poirier Speaker   The Convergence
Ruth Oviedo Hollands Speaker  Care About Climate 
     
     

 

Moderators
Name  Role Affiliation/Organization 
Daniel Cervenka   The Convergence
Rosie Poirier   The Convergence

 

Outcomes

Improved attendee capacity and awareness by providing access to information, resources, and collaborators in order to maximize actionability at the COP28 Conference.