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4- 8 December 2023
Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE

Mobilising the innovation ecosystem to facilitate concrete climate action at COP28

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Climate Action Arena

The Arena includes an expo of climate solutions, the dynamic Climate Action Stage, intimate Climate Challenge Lab, Conduit Lounge, café and meeting rooms.  

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Climate Knowledge Hub

A packed 5-day conference programme including Flagship Forums, workshops and networking functions all dedicated to driving climate action at speed and scale. 

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Island of Hope

Dedicated to harnessing innovation, partnerships and finance to secure a sustainable future for small island states. Plus private functions and daily Climate Cocktails.  

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Partners

 


 

750 World Class Speakers

Hear from brilliant minds, brave leaders & bold innovators

6,500+ In Person Delegates

Plus 1,000’s more online. Join our ever-growing innovation ecosystem at COP

5 Flagship Forums

 Accelerating transformative, collaborative and inclusive climate action

35+ Side Events

Convened by partners delivering the green transition

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What's on at the Innovation Zone?

The packed five-day programme includes Climate Action’s Flagship Forums, over 50 side events hosted by our partners, workshops and roundtables, an exhibition of climate solutions, the immersive Climate Action Stage, the interactive Climate Challenge Labs, the VIP Conduit Lounge, the SIDS-focused Island Stage, plus meeting rooms, cafes, private events and dinners. 

Climate Action Innovation Zone Programme at a Glance
Mon 4 Dec Tue 5 Dec Wed 6 Dec Thur 7 Dec Fri 8 Dec

Sustainable Innovation Forum

Sustainable Innovation Forum

Sustainable Finance Forum 
UK Climate Action Forum

Hydrogen Transition Summit Agri-Food Systems Summit
Island Stage Island Stage Island Stage Island Stage Island Stage
Climate Action Stage Climate Action Stage Climate Action Stage Climate Action Stage Climate Action Stage
Climate Challenge Lab Climate Challenge Lab Climate Challenge Lab Climate Challenge Lab Climate Challenge Lab
Exhibition Showcase Exhibition Showcase Exhibition Showcase Exhibition Showcase Exhibition Showcase
Partner side events & roundtables Partner side events & roundtables  Partner side events & roundtables  Partner side events & roundtables  Partner side events & roundtables 
Conduit Lounge Conduit Lounge Conduit Lounge Conduit Lounge Conduit Lounge
Climate Cocktails  
COP28 Thematic Days
Finance / Trade / Gender Equality / Accountability Energy, Industry & Just Transition Multilevel action, Urbanisation & Built Environment / Transport Rest Youth, Children, Education & Skills

 

Flagship Forums

Sustainable Innovation Forum

Sustainable Innovation Forum

4-5 December

The leading multistakeholder sustainability conference alongside COP28, bringing together 1,000 global climate leaders to promote transformative innovation and tangible climate action to help us go further, faster together.

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Sustainable Finance Forum

Sustainable Finance Forum

6 December

Run in partnership with UNEP FI and PRI as one of the biggest finance sector events at COP, convening banks, insurers and investors to accelerate a nature-positive, net-zero, and equitable global economy.

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Hydrogen Transition Summit

Hydrogen Transition Summit

7 December

Climate Action’s fourth annual  Hydrogen Transition Summit  uniting 500 stakeholders from the hydrogen supply chain to accelerate the partnerships, policy and finance needed to drive the global hydrogen agenda.

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Agri-Food Systems Summit

Agri-Food Systems Summit

8 December

Run in technical collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN FAO), the event will catalyse innovation to transform global agri-food systems for a sustainable, resilient future at COP 28.

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About

The Climate Action Innovation Zone is an inclusive, free to attend space for cross-sector collaboration at COP28.

Running from Monday 4th to Friday 8th December, it will bring together thousands of leaders and practitioners from business, finance, cities, governments and civil society to drive climate action at speed and scale. 

We invite you to join us in this alternative centre of gravity at COP28. Blue/Green Zone Badges are not required.

Location

Climate Action Innovation Zone
Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, UAE

The Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre is one of Dubai’s most prestigious and accessible event venues, located in the Marina area, between Downtown and The Palm. Find out more. 

Opening dates & times:

4-7 December:   08:30 – 19:30*  
8 December:   08:00 – 17:00

*(with private evening functions) 

 

Join our innovation ecosystem during COP28

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