King Charles to give opening address at Cop28 climate summit
Attendance in UAE confirmed a year after Truss government advised Charles not to attend Egypt event.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/01/king-charles-to-give-opening-address-cop28-climate-summit-uae #TheGuardian #Cop28UAE #COY18

Suggestion: 🌍 Roadmap and Guidance with some highlights areas to be aware of:

🔹️ “While UK and Western  countries Invest millions into AI Research Resource has been tripled to £300 million, up from £100 million announced in March 2023.”
🔹️’The investment for Lost and Damaged and Climate Emergency is being neglected.’ I personally believe it’s time that we question the use of Morden Technology when we have a Humanitarian Global Crisis.
https://theclaudeslaw.wordpress.com/2023/09/15/the-sea-is-constantly-dumping-bodies-libya-floods-kill-5000/

Where’s the Investment and Pot’s of money for Climate Change?

Action to protect against climate crisis ‘woefully inadequate’, UN warns

International funding to shield people from heatwaves, floods and droughts only 5-10% of what is needed, report finds.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/02/action-to-protect-against-climate-crisis-woefully-inadequate-un-warns #UNSecretaryGeneral

🔹️UN to seek assurances UK will not renege on net zero pledge

🔹️Concerns ahead of Cop28 climate summit that Rishi Sunak among leaders backsliding on green measures
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/03/un-to-seek-assurances-uk-will-not-renege-on-net-zero-pledge #NetZeroPledge

🔹️Promote climate education and awareness in schools and communities. An informed citizenry is more likely to demand climate action and support climate justice efforts.

1. Raise Awareness:
Activists and campaigners can use their voices and platforms to raise awareness about climate justice issues, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change and its disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities. Use social media, public events, and grassroots organizing to build a broader movement.

2. Advocate for Equity:
Campaigners can advocate for equitable solutions that prioritize the needs of communities disproportionately affected by climate change. This includes pushing for climate policies that consider historical responsibility and climate justice principles, ensuring the burdens and benefits of climate action are fairly distributed.

3. Loss and Damage:
Push for discussions on “Loss and Damage” to be a central theme at COP28. Advocate for a robust mechanism to address and compensate for the irreversible losses caused by climate change, particularly in vulnerable countries.

4. Support Developing Nations:
Emphasize the importance of financial and technical support for developing nations. Developing countries should not be left to deal with the impacts of climate change on their own, and campaigners can lobby for increased climate finance and technology transfer to these nations.

5. Civil Society Engagement:
Ensure that civil society organizations have a prominent and influential role at COP28. This includes working with local and international NGOs, participating in side events, and collaborating with like-minded organizations to amplify your message.

6. Hold Governments Accountable: Monitor the commitments made by governments at COP28 and hold them accountable for their actions. Campaigners can track progress on NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) and advocate for more ambitious targets when necessary.

7. Engage with Indigenous and Marginalized Communities:
Collaborate with indigenous and marginalized communities who are often on the frontlines of climate change impacts. Amplify their voices and work together to develop solutions that respect their knowledge and rights.

8. Lobby for Stronger Paris Agreement Implementation:
Push for stronger, more ambitious commitments under the Paris Agreement. Campaigners can demand that countries enhance their emission reduction targets and work towards net-zero emissions.

9. Climate Education:
Promote climate education and awareness in schools and communities. An informed citizenry is more likely to demand climate action and support climate justice efforts.

10. Peaceful Protests and Demonstrations:
When necessary, organize peaceful protests and demonstrations to draw attention to the urgency of climate action and the importance of climate justice.

Link – https://www.instagram.com/p/CzMiNIKIOG2/?igshid=MW52cG8wMmFtdzN0eQ==

Remember that achieving climate justice and addressing the impacts of climate change will require concerted efforts from governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals. The COP28 in Dubai is an opportunity for activists and campaigners to influence the global climate agenda and advocate for a more just and sustainable world.

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