02 | Climate queues, Loss & Damage developments, and a giant Ferris wheel
Nov 30, 2023
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The hosts endure a long queue before entering COP28 for guest interviews, a wrap-up of Day One reflections, the 'Fossil to Clean' campaign, and updates on the loss and damage fund. They also discuss their accommodations, COP plans, and upcoming events at the summit.
Significant progress on loss and damage, with multiple countries committing millions of dollars to the fund.
Upcoming high-profile events at COP28 including the world leaders summit and business and philanthropy climate summit.
Deep dives
First Day at COP28
The first day of COP28 was marked by registration and preparation for the arrival of world leaders. There were no major announcements or negotiations on this day.
Funding for Loss and Damage
Significant progress was made on the issue of loss and damage, with the UAE committing $100 million to the fund and Germany matching the amount. The UK pledged $40 million, while the US committed $17 million and Japan pledged $10 million.
Quiz Question about Dubai's Population
As part of the listener quiz, a question was asked about the population of Dubai. Listeners were invited to email in their answer for a chance to win an eco voucher.
Upcoming Events at COP28
The world leaders summit begins tomorrow, along with the business and philanthropy climate summit. These events will bring high-profile speakers and discussions to the forefront of COP28.
Luke, Matt and Sarah bear the heat of a two-hour COP28 registration queue before making it into the climate summit for special guest interviews with the We Mean Business Coalition and Diageo – plus the usual Action Tracker round-up and listener quiz.
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