The world is at a critical juncture in the fight against climate change, and all eyes are on the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) set to take place in Dubai. For Asia, a region teeming with diversity, dynamism, and environmental challenges, the implications of COP28 are monumental.

Being hosted by an Asian country, the stakes and significance have touched a paramount peak! COP28 is not just another climate conference; it can be THE defining moment for Asia’s climate future. Here’s why:

  • Global Emissions Hotspot: Asia hosts a significant share of global carbon emissions, and the decisions made at COP28 will influence the region’s emission trajectory.
  • Solutions and Adaptation: Asian nations will be seeking and sharing solutions for mitigating emissions while adapting to the changes already underway. The conference will be a platform for all nations to exchange knowledge, strategies and technology to effectively address and collectively hit our climate goals. It’s also an opportunity to reflect and reinvigorate on our plan vs implementations.
  • Financing Climate Action: To implement climate-resilient projects and tackle climate challenges effectively, we’re looking at COP28 to secure funding (aka money, and lots of it!)
  • Political Alliances: The conference will strengthen diplomatic ties within and beyond the region, encouraging collaboration to tackle the crisis and foster a united front for climate action on the global stage.

The decisions made at this conference will reverberate across the world, especially impacting people and policies for those in the Global South. Which is why we need to bring our A-game when reporting on the crisis of our time or even following the COP debates. And so, we are hosting an informative webinar to help you do just that!

This online session will provide an in-depth look into current climate priorities and challenges, from energy developments, the extent of loss and damage, building climate resilience in emerging economies along with tips and strategies to mobilize climate action.

  • Register to join the webinar!

  • Date: Tuesday, 21st November, 2023
  • Time: 5pm GMT+8
  • Where: Zoom

Meet our speakers

Renee Karunungan

Renee is a researcher, academic, media and communications practitioner, and children’s book author, to name a few. She has worked as a climate change communicator for over a decade and currently works as the Online Content Manager at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, a consortium of climate scientists and researchers across four universities in the UK. She is also a communications strategist for the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project of IDDRI, a think tank facilitating the transition to sustainable development, based in Paris, France.

Sam Reynolds

Sam Reynolds, an energy finance analyst with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), focuses on the economic, financial, and climate risks associated with natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure developments in emerging Asia.

He is the author of several studies concerning the region’s transition to renewable energy, stranded asset risk in the natural gas sector, and the macroeconomic risks associated with a greater regional dependence on imported LNG. As a former political and regulatory risk analyst focusing on global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets, Sam analyzed judicial, legislative, and executive actions that impacted U.S. energy and environmental policy.

Joy Reyes

Joy is a climate justice lawyer from the Philippines. She is affiliated with the Manila Observatory as the Technical Advisor of its Klima Policy Center and the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (Friends of the Earth Philippines). Her work revolves around loss and damage, human rights, and climate justice, and she has published articles and policy papers on those topics. She finished her degrees in political science, psychology, and law in the Philippines and is currently in Edinburgh taking up her MSc in Global Environment, Politics and Society.

Manka Behl

Manka is a senior correspondent at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) and reports for The Times of India.

Our expert speakers will highlight anticipated outcomes and the significance of this global event for Asia’s climate future. Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the current state of climate affairs in Asia and understand the key priorities and strategies that need to be implemented to prepare the region for COP28.

This webinar is designed not only for journalists and climate advocates but also for climate activists, policymakers, environmentalists and anyone who wants to learn about COP and opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of what’s at stake.

If you’ve got any questions, you can write to Aishwaryaa Kunwar – Asia Communications Manager (aishwaryaa@climatetracker.org).

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