03/12/2023
COP28 Highlights + Agenda of CEO
Yesterday's Activities:
1. Climate Justice Forum Launch: Attended at the Sri Lanka pavilion. Speakers included Sri Lankan President Ranil Wikramasinge, ex-Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull, and ex-Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed.
2. Discussion at World Bank: Focused on Carbon Markets with an emphasis on transparency.
3. Meeting with Madagascar Officials: Explored blue carbon economy opportunities for their 270,000 hectares of mangroves.
4. Engagement with Papua New Guinea: Discussed countrywide opportunities.
5. Collaboration with University of Maryland: Talked about quantifying biodiversity assets.
Today's Schedule:
1. Launch of International Climate Research University: Participating in the event in Sri Lanka, led by the country's president.
2. Meeting with Papua New Guinea Delegation: Discussing carbon compliance market and sustainable revenue generation models.
3. Networking: Building bridges with government officials, NGOs and other like-minded institutes.
4. Meeting the secretary of MoCC of Pakistan to discuss carbon legislation.
5. Gates Foundation Dr Purvi Mehta