The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference COP28 will convene in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

During COP28, the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) will host an event at the COP28 Japan Pavilion, a local Ministry of Environment side event venue. The Alliances for Climate Action (ACA), an international network of non-state and subnational actor alliances from 10 countries including JCI, will also host various events.

This page will keep you informed of the activities of JCI and ACA at COP28.

■JCI event on 5th Dec
■ACA event on 5th Dec
■Viet Nam MONRE/JICA event on 6th Dec
■Race To Zero event on 9th Dec

■Tuesday, 5th December
“Act Together for 1.5℃ : How a Whole-of-Japan Can Realize a Sustainable and Decarbonized Society” organized by Japan Climate Initiative @COP28 Japan Pavilion

As indicated by the IPCC Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report, a 65% reduction in global CO2 emissions by 2035 is needed to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5C. To realize this goal, all actors must work together to strengthen and accelerate their efforts.
In addition, addressing climate change issues is deeply related to biodiversity conservation, resource recycling, and environmental preservation of water and forests, which increasingly calls upon society as a whole to promote all possible solutions.
At this event, diverse members of the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI), a coalition of Japanese non-state actors including corporations, local governments, universities, and NGO/NPOs, will share their own efforts to realize the 1.5C goal. From the perspective of their respective sectors, they will discuss how Japanese society as a whole should work to contribute to the realization of a sustainable decarbonized society.

◇Date & Time: 1:00–2:15pm (6:00-7:15pm JST), Tuesday, December 5, 2023
◇Place: COP28 Japan Pavilion in Blue Zone
◇Fee: Free
◇Language: English
◇Registration:
<Onsite Participation> No registration is required, but an UNFCCC accreditation is necessary to enter the Blue Zone.
<Online Participation> Please register in the link below. You will receive a conformation email with a participation ULR after the registration.
https://wwf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aOBQFkkdSTqNK1VYmtL7Jg

◇Program as of 4 December (Please note that the contents are subject to change.)

1. Opening Remarks
Sergio Shigeo Kato, Co-Representative of Japan Climate Initiative

2. Messages from the JCI Leaders Circle

3. Panel session
Looking Ahead To 2035: The Importance of Interim Targets & Urgent Action

Speakers:
Ichiro Aoyagi, SVP, Head of Solution Service Strategic Unit, Global Business Solution Business Group, Fujitsu Limited
Toshiko Chiba, Climate Change Specialist and Director, Climate Change Division, Bureau of Environment, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Hiroshi Ozeki, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissay Asset Management Corporation
Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainable Officer, Ingka Group IKEA
Kae Takase, Senior Coordinator, Renewable Energy Institute
Nathan Cooper, Department Director, Policy and Engagement, Race To Zero

Moderator:
Ken Tanaka, Climate & Energy Group officer, WWF Japan

3. Closing

■Tuesday, 5th December: Alliances for Climate Action (ACA) DAY@WWF / ACA Pavilion

The Alliances for Climate Action (ACA), an international network of non-state and subnational actor alliances from 10 countries including JCI, will host three events. In the third event, Toshiko Chiba, Climate Change Specialist and Director, Climate Change Division, Bureau of Environment, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, a JCI member, will join as a panelist.

◇Date/Time/Program: See the image below
◇Place: COP28 WWF/ACA Pavilion in Blue Zone
◇Fee: Free
◇Language: English
◇How to participate:
<Onsite Participation> No registration is required, but an UNFCCC accreditation is necessary to enter the Blue Zone.
<Online Participation> Events will be streamed in the link below.

1. 14:30-15:45
Streaming URL: https://www.youtube.com/live/B52KM0NuaYY?si=wV7_AYuL_B7bN3xz

2. 16:00-17:00
Streaming URL: https://www.youtube.com/live/u_CZCMNF3lc?si=J1lH77VMNtfbi3qF

3.17:15-18:00
Streaming URL: https://www.youtube.com/live/gkXJkVfIaTY?si=YuE-jUk8uNaKQ4TM

Program as of 30 November

■Wednesday, 6th December: Lifting up G-B Partnership to a Next Level hosted by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)@Viet Nam Pavilion

Sergio Kato, Co-Representative of JCI, will be speaking at the session to discuss how governments and businesses should cooperate to achieve a green transition toward net-zero emissions.

◇Date/Time/Program: See the image below
◇Place: COP28 Viet Nam Pavilion in Blue Zone
◇Fee: Free
◇Language: English
◇How to participate:
<Onsite Participation> No registration is required, but an UNFCCC accreditation is necessary to enter the Blue Zone.
<Online Participation> Please scan the code in the flyer below to join in the Zoom meeting.

■Saturday, 9th December: Climate Policy Engagement – How can corporations be leading climate advocates? hosted by Race To Zero@Business Pavilion

In this event, a keynote presentation will be made by Senator Whitehouse on the importance of climate policy engagement. Leading businesses, financial institutions, and NGOs like We Mean Business Coalition will explore what advocacy opportunities lie ahead on the road to COP30. Takejiro Sueyoshi, JCI Co-Representative, will join the talk with other speakers.

How can policy incentives ensure businesses and financial institutions go faster to cut emissions? What regulatory trends and policy wins lie ahead, to ensure we win the Race to Zero? What is the role of trade associations in advocating for policies consistent with a 1.5C future?

◇Date/Time: Sat 9th Dec 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
◇Place: Business Pavilion, Thematic Arena 3: Thematic Arena for Energy, Finance, Urbanisation & Indigenous Peoples, TA3 – Pavilion 240 (Level 1) in the Blue Zone.
◇Fee: Free
◇Language: English
◇How to participate:
<Onsite Participation> Register HERE. An UNFCCC accreditation is necessary to enter the Blue Zone.

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