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Overview
The OPEC Fund for International Development will have a substantial presence at the COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai, UAE from November 30 to December 12, 2023, hosting its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
With a delegation led by Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, the OPEC Fund is co-hosting various sessions alongside major partners with a view to:
- Scaling-up finance for SDG7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 13 – Climate Action, via partnerships, private capital, philanthropies and innovative financing tools
- Supporting the Sustainable and Equitable Energy Transition, with a tailored needs-based approach for the Global South
- Strengthening global food security and resilience, while recognizing that agriculture is one of the biggest drivers of climate change
- Promoting sustainable infrastructure in fragile nations, with a focus on resilience and nature-based solutions.
Major announcements include:
- Launch of the Nature Solutions Finance Hub with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- A Practical Arrangement to be signed with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Further announcements and details to follow in the coming days.
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Three missions: Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe, One goal: Deepen our impact where it is needed the most
Harnessing the wind
December 10, 14:00, OPEC Fund Pavilion
Scaling-up water management solutions in Africa and the Middle East
Warren Evans Special Senior Advisor, (Climate Change) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on mobilizing climate finance
“With any innovative initiative, the first stage is critical”
As the grip of climate change tightens, young people are leading efforts to change the future by driving climate action
Youth involvement in climate action
December 8, 11:00-12:00, OPEC Fund Pavilion
Scaling-up Social Safety Programs: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Suzanne Gaboury, Director General of Private Sector Operations at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on blended finance
“It’s all about partnerships”
December 6, 10:00-11:00, OPEC Fund Pavilion
Bhutan: The Role of Hydropower in Transforming the Economy
December 5, 13:00-14:00, OPEC Fund Pavilion
Strides In Clean Cooking: Showcasing Partnerships
A US$1.5 million OPEC Fund technical assistance grant to UNIDO will advance energy access and promote energy transition
Support for clean cooking in Madagascar
A climate finance workshop at the OPEC Fund discusses new ways to pool resources and leverage impact
Ramping up by getting in sync
As the poorest and most marginalized people are unfortunately the most affected by the current global crises, they must come first in our response