As world leaders descend on Dubai for COP28, this year's UN climate summit feels more urgent than ever. With heatwaves scorching continents and storms rewriting weather records 🌪️, the question isn’t if we’ll act—it’s how fast.
What’s on the Table?
Experts like Carl Fey (BI Norwegian Business School) warn that current emission pledges are like 'bringing a water pistol to a wildfire.' The summit will focus on:
🚨 Phasing out fossil fuels faster
💸 Richer nations funding climate adaptation in vulnerable countries
🔋 Turbocharging green tech investments
Asia’s Rising Voice
Yvonne Zhou (Boston Consulting Group) highlights Asia’s dual role: 'The region contributes over 50% of global emissions but also leads in solar and EV innovation.' Meanwhile, Joshua Xiang (Macao Institute of Industrial Technology) points to sustainable infrastructure as a '$12 trillion opportunity for public-private partnerships.'
The Youth Factor
With Gen Z and millennials making up 60% of the world’s population, social media campaigns like #ClockIsTicking are pushing delegates to think beyond political cycles. As one activist put it: 'We’re not just stakeholders—we’re stakeholders who can’t vote yet.'
The clock starts now ⏳. Will COP28 deliver action—or just another climate playlist with the same old tracks? 🎧
