The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held in Dubai under the UAE Presidency from November 30 to December 12, 2023. As a follow-up to the Third Global Financial Forum Ecumene 2023, the Ecumene Discussion Club hosted roundtables as part of COP28 on December 7. The business programme comprised four thematic discussions: “Towards Generational Transition,” “Towards Justice for All,” “Towards Blue-Green Economy” and “Towards Equitable Technology.”

Representatives of international organizations, government bodies, the financial and business community, science and expert organizations took part in the discussions. Speakers included Selwin Charles Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action, Assistant Secretary-General for the Climate Action Team; Viacheslav Fetisov, UN Goodwill Ambassador, Chair of All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation; Elena Borisenko, Deputy Chairwoman of the Board of Management, Gazprombank JSC; and Erik Solheim, The Sixth UN Environment Programme Executive Director, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Participants discussed generational transition and youth engagement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, international cooperation on climate and biodiversity conservation, the development of a sustainable economy and financial instruments, as well as the impact of new technologies and artificial intelligence on society and the economy. Particular attention was paid to equitable access to technology and the need to strengthen trust and cooperation in addressing global sustainable development challenges.

The results of the Ecumene roundtables are sent to the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and to the President of the Russian Federation.

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