COP28 - The Paris Agreement 8 years later

COP28 is coming up this year from Thursday, 30th November, to Tuesday, 12th December. The historic “Paris Agreement” was created at COP21, signed in December 2015 and entered into force in November 2016.

One of the goals of the Paris Agreement was to limit global warming by 1.5ºC compared to pre-industrial levels by 2050. To achieve this emissions must be halved by 2030.

Governments worldwide will gather at COP28 in Dubai to discuss the UNFCCC’s Global Stocktake Synthesis Report, the first-ever assessment of countries' progress in meeting emissions reduction commitments made at COP21 in Paris.

The report reveals we are falling short of the Paris Agreement goals, emphasising the urgency for corrective measures. The clear imperative is for governments to transform the report's technical recommendations into decisive policy commitments at COP28, aligning with the 1.5°C global temperature rise limit.

The likelihood of achieving these policies and the private sector's role are key questions. Government actions to bridge the emissions gap and their impact on businesses, along with the restoration of public trust in future COPs, are also pivotal.

As ICEX GROUP is part of the UN Global Compact and supports the SDG goals we are, to be honest, somewhat nervous about COP28 and somewhat excited about it. We all, collectively as a society, have to take action sooner rather than later, and for many individuals it is scarily out of our hands. But every small action helps and that’s why we are committed to doing our part to help reduce global emissions and environmental damage.

So, if you are looking for ways to securely and sustainably handle your redundant IT Assets in a way that is good for people, the planet and your business, then contact the ICEX TEAM today!