USAID at COP28

UN Climate Change Conference

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: NOV 30 – DEC 12, 2023

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: NOV 30 – DEC 12, 2023 – The 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will bring together countries from around the world to increase ambition, implement existing goals, and strengthen commitments.

The United States is committed to working with global partners to increase climate ambition and ensure strong outcomes at COP28. In order to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis, countries must implement their existing commitments expeditiously, and make the additional commitments needed to keep the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal within reach and ensure a safe and sustainable future for all.

Administrator Power Travels to COP28

Administrator Power travels to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). While there, the Administrator will highlight the progress USAID has made in addressing the climate crisis.

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U.S. Center COP28 Dubai 2023

U.S. Center at COP28

The U.S. Center is the location for showcasing U.S. climate leadership at COP28. The U.S. Center will feature a full schedule of events throughout the two weeks of COP28 and will feature a diversity of sectors, issue areas, perspectives, and experiences that are informing global action and the implementation of climate solutions. Events will be livestreamed and recorded.

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White House Updates

Remarks by Vice President Harris at COP28 Leaders’ Session, “Fast-Tracking the Just, Equitable, and Orderly Energy Transition”

Remarks by Vice President Harris Delivering the U.S. Statement at COP28

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at U.N. Climate Conference (COP28)

Statement from President Joe Biden on the United Arab Emirates Creation of the ALTERRA Fund

FACT SHEET: Marking the Two-Year Anniversary of the Report on the Impact of Climate Change on Migration

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates

USAID Updates

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Update on PREPARE Call to Action to the Private Sector

USAID Announcements at COP28

Highlights from USAID's Contributions to COP28

Administrator Samantha Power at COP28 Mobilizing and Localizing Climate Finance Event

Administrator Samantha Power at COP28 Advancing Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Solutions in Cities Event

Administrator Samantha Power And Special Envoy Kerry Announce New USAID, Private Sector Commitments to Mobilize Finance for Climate Adaptation Under PREPARE

Administrator Samantha Power Interview with CNBC at COP28

USAID Commits $53 Million to Address Climate Change in Cities

Administrator Samantha Power Participates in COP28

Administrator Samantha Power at the COP28 PREPARE Call to Action Event

Administrator Samantha Power Interview with Sky News Arabia at COP28

The U.S. Government Joins Public-Private Partnership to Create New Billion-Dollar Guarantee Company to Tackle Global Climate Crisis

Administrator Samantha Power Travels to United Arab Emirates to Participate in COP 28

Feed the Future Exceeds $215 Million Commitment to Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, Continues Advancing Climate Resilient Food Systems with $100 Million in Investments

Protecting Our Ocean

What We Are Saying

Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund

Fact Sheets

Update on PREPARE Call to Action to the Private Sector

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Helping the World PREPARE

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FACT SHEET, DEC 2023 – At COP28 in Dubai, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry announced that 21 companies and partners have made new commitments to invest in climate adaptation as part of the Call to Action to the Private Sector under the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE). Their efforts, in support of the objectives of PREPARE, will mobilize an estimated $2.3 billion in additional adaptation finance.

USAID Announcements at COP28

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USAID at COP28

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FACT SHEET, DEC 2023 – During the 28th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), held from November 28 – December 12, 2023 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced multiple initiatives to advance progress on combating the climate crisis.

Protecting Our Ocean

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USAID’s programming in marine, coastal, and fisheries management, nature-based solutions for climate, and combating ocean plastic pollution aim to protect the health of our oceans for the benefit of people and nature alike.

Climate Change Country Profiles

USAID plays a key role in the climate-and-development arena, with a portfolio of climate change programs, partnerships, and expertise in more than 45 countries across the globe.

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Climate Change

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USAID plays a vital role in mitigating climate change and addressing its impacts by working with partner countries to implement ambitious emissions reduction measures, protect critical ecosystems, transition to renewable energy, build resilience against the impacts of climate change, and promote the flow of capital toward climate-positive investments.

USAID Climate Strategy 2022–2030

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USAID’s 2022–2030 Climate Strategy guides our whole-of-Agency approach to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, help partner countries build resilience to climate change, and improve our operations.