إكبا في كوب 28
Overview
The UAE will host COP28 at Expo City Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023. ICBA (International Center for Biosaline Agriculture) drafted a comprehensive plan of initiatives tailored to National and International priorities, aligning with COP28. ICBA designed its initiatives to contribute to six themes/focus which are world climate action, Nature, land use and oceans, food and water systems, youth, education, and skills, and finally finance and gender equality. All proposed initiatives aim to foster partnership and collaboration at national and international levels, mobilize resources for climate action and sustainable agricultural development, and raise awareness about sustainable development challenges, especially about food security and nutrition, climate action, youth, and women.
Special COP28 Report
From 30 November to 12 December 2023, thousands of delegates from around the world convened in Dubai, the UAE, for COP28. The conference served as a unique opportunity to mobilize global efforts towards climate action and sustainability. ICBA was proud to have participated in the conference and contributed to its program through a wide range of activities and engagements over two weeks and in the lead-up to it. A dedicated in-house team was formed to implement ICBA’s program for COP28. The center showcased its research and development efforts in different regions, formed new partnerships, and kicked off new initiatives. The main highlights were the launch of the Women Alliance for Climate Action in Agriculture; the unveiling of a new book “Agricultural Practices in the UAE: Heritage and Science”; the opening of the Millet Demo Farm at ICBA; the organization of the Local Conference of Youth in the UAE 2023 (LCOY UAE 2023); and the showcase of ICBA’s scientific innovations at the UAE Pavilion.
This report presents an overview of these highlights and other activities and engagements that were part of ICBA’s comprehensive program for COP28.
وفدنا
د. طريفة الزعابي
الدكتور شربل طراف
الدكتور راكيش كومار سينغ
الدكتور خليل عمار
الدكتور أحمد النجار
السيدة أمل مجذوب
رشيد زعبول
