< Previous50 Vol. 24/12, 16–31 October 2023 COP28 The COP28 thematic programme is designed to unite a diverse range of stakeholders around speci c solutions that must be scaled up this decade to limit warming to 1.5 degrees, build resilience and mobilise nance at scale COP28 will act as a catalyst, mobi- lising the ecosystem of govern- ments, corporates, multilaterals, academia, investors and startups to drive a step-change in the devel- opment and deployment of climate solutions to bring the world back to a 1.5°C trajectory and reduce suffering for the most impacted populations and ecosys- tems. This will require a transfor- mation greater than the Industrial Revolution. Key topics in the energy and indus- try track will include massive deployment of renewable energy, greater energy ef ciency, innova- tion and action for heavy-emitting sectors, including steel, cement, and aluminium, unlocking the potential of hydrogen, and decar- bonisation of oil and gas supplies, including through methane abate- ment and carbon management technologies. The conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of nature is integral for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. In seeking to transition land use and ocean systems to support climate-aligned and nature positive development, COP28 will focus on scaling robust solutions that protect, restore and effectively manage natural ecosys- tems, address drivers of nature loss, empower indigenous peoples and local communities, and create resilient livelihoods. COP28 is focused on bringing every- one, including youth, entrepreneurs, gender groups, and indigenous peoples to the table in a more inclu- sive process than previous COPs. The problem we are addressing is the lack of systematic inclusion, a lack of capacity building for smaller organisations on how to decarbon- ise and limited pathways on how to empower the next generation and those most impacted by the transi- tion to a low carbon economy. Finance will emerge as a pivotal cross-cutting theme, intricately intertwined with climate transition and adaptation. This multifaceted dimension encompasses critical issues ranging from water and food security to youth empowerment, gender equity, trade dynamics, and renewable energy. The mobilisation of nancial resources and innova- tive funding mechanisms will play a paramount role in realising the sustainable transformation needed to combat climate change. Economic bene ts Conservation Energy Technology and innovation Stimulating growthDOMINATING AIRPORT DELIVERY parsons.com/aviationNext >