The United Nations (UN) climate meeting COP28, took place in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from 30 November until 12 December 2023. After days of negotiations, calling on all countries to move away from the use of fossil fuel, COP28 ended in applause as a deal was announced by president Sultan al-Jaber.
Listen as our legal experts at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ share their reactions to the discussions held at COP28, covering topics of renewables and building development, nature and government and green sustainable finance and how the decisions made could impact both public and private sectors.
Renewables and building development: COP28 outcomes
Kassra Powles (Partner, real estate) and Felicity Zakers (Associate, construction) review the key points that have come out of COP28 with regards to renewables and the built environment. Kassra and Felicity explore the targets set for renewable energy and the built environment, discussing the pledges committed and what the future holds for these sectors.
Green finance: COP28 outcomes
Paul Ray (Partner) and Patrick Berry (Associate) in the banking team reflect on the key points coming out of COP28 regarding green finance and sustainable finance.
Nature and Government: COP28 outcomes
Ben Standing (Partner, government and public law) and Craig Elder (Partner, government) share some thoughts on the recently concluded COP28. What were the successes, where is there more to be done, and what are the implications for government clients?