The first Cop28 event to be held in Dubai — the “Road to Cop28" — is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 15 at Expo City Dubai.
The day aims to raise awareness of the upcoming climate conference's goal of accelerating global action, according to Wam.
More than 3,000 people, including students, young people in national service, youth climate advocates, people of determination and senior citizens will engage in various activities revolving around four themes: participation, action, voice and education.
The morning program of interactive workshops will work with pupils aged seven to 15 to understand and tackle climate change.
The afternoon program will include youth circles, debates, workshops, sustainability initiatives and performances hosted by organizations including the Federal Youth Authority and the Arab Youth Centre.
The evening program will be a platform for the UAE authorities to share their ambitions for Cop28 alongside youth climate advocates.
The Road to Cop28 event will launch initiatives to encourage youth participation within the UN climate process and amplify the efforts of youth-led and youth-focused organizations.
It will be attended by Cop28 leadership, senior government officials and ambassadors to the UAE.
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