The Asia Pacific Climate Week (APCW) is an annual event that brings together leaders from governments, businesses, international organizations and civil society to explore ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to the mounting fallout from the climate crisis. APCW 2023 is organized into four systems-based tracks, each focusing on specific themes: Energy systems …
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), is scheduled to take place at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The session will be preceded by regional consultations on 12 November 2023. Also, as decided by the Committee …
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are components of air pollution that include a complex mixture of hundreds of carbon-containing gases. VOCs also include a wide variety of chemicals, some of which can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects. However, due to the unique characteristics of VOCs and the relatively high cost of measurement, VOCs monitoring …
There is growing recognition that the mining sector, if well-managed, can play a positive role in promoting sustainable development and structural economic transformation. The success of the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources will heavily depend on the availability and accessibility of critical energy transition minerals. Given the amounts required and expected pace …
The Regional Working Groups on food waste reduction aim to allow participating countries to design, fund, and implement strategies to measure food waste in their country and reduce the amount of food waste in their country so that they can achieve SDG12.3 and manage the food waste that does arise in the most sustainable way …
Gender And Inclusion (INCL IPS) A global conference on gender and environment data will be held on November 28–29 as part of ongoing efforts by the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, UN Women, UNFCCC, IUCN, and WEDO, as well as the Offices of the President of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to …
A global conference on gender and environment data will be held on November 28–29 as part of ongoing efforts by the UN Climate Change High Level Champions, UN Women, UNFCCC, IUCN, and WEDO, as well as the Offices of the President of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to better understand the relationship …
The Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) is an important part of the COP28 programme, taking place alongside the World Climate Action Summit. It serves as a platform for the Private Sector to collaborate and make progress towards achieving net zero and nature-positive goals. This high-level international event brings together philanthropists and influential business leaders …
Participate in a dynamic discussion with industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators as they explore the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence on the future of the energy sector. This dynamic panel will discuss the integration of AI technologies, exploring their role in improving service delivery and leading initiatives for significant emission reduction. Discover valuable insights …
The world's largest youth-led energy event, Student Energy Summit 2023, will be held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and offer a transformative space for young people to work with industry leaders on energy solutions. For a collaborative, multidisciplinary forum, SES will bring together over 650 young people and leaders in the energy sector from over …
