I was privileged to participate in the COP28 processes as an accredited party delegate from Uganda. This is my third time participating in the COP processes as an accredited party
At COP, I was following technology development and transfer as a core thematic area, in addition to co-leading several side sessions that sought to unpack the complex COP processes, as pathways to action.
UNEP ED Inger Anderson, at the COP28 Presidency on Technology
I also supported several high-level plenary sessions including the Ministerial meeting on Urbanisation and Climate, the COP28 Presidency on technology graced by the UNEP Executive Director, and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) co-chaired by H.E John Keyy, the U.S Special Presidential Envoy on Climate. During the CCAC Ministerial, AirQo also delivered the first statement as a full non-state partner of the CCAC.
AirQo delivering the first statement as a full non-state partner of CCAC
Secretary Hillary Clinton at one of the high-profile panel where she emphasised the importance of clean cooking
I was particularly honored to co-lead a session that hosted the Acting Assistant Secretary, and head of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environment and Scientific Affairs from the U.S Department of State. This is Part of our ongoing collaborations with the State Department on building Capacity for the communities of practice for air quality in Africa.
The Acting Assistant Secretary arriving at the Uganda pavilion ahead of her keynote speech.