Summary

After the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28), ISSP gathered experts to break down the key takeaways and commitments. This Q&A discussion included experts in climate advocacy, policy, and sustainability and was moderated by ISSP Governing Board President Nitesh Dullabh. The panelists included Liz Beardsley from U.S. Green Building Council, Jacqueline Musiitwa from USAID, and Chhavi Maggu from the Climate Champions team supporting the UN Climate Change High Level Climate Champions for COP28.

From Jacqueline Musiitwa

• Report: How green banking can unlock climate solutions in Africa
• Report (Co-published by USAID): Financing climate adaptation and resilience is good for business and the world
• Report: About USAID's carbon finance work in Mozambique 
• Article: The Climate Gender Equity Fund will award grants to 3 organizations supporting women-led climate solutions in Africa
• Fact Sheet: USAID announcements at COP28 
• USAID Adaptation window: Current funding opportunity

From Chhavi Maggu

• Website: COP28 events, includes concept notes and webcast links 
• Website: Climate Champions Team
• How to get involved as a non-state actor and become a Climate Champion (There are currently no open roles, but you can monitor for updates.) Also keep a look out for Youth Fellowships on the Climate Champions Team.
• High-Level Champions Summary of work and outcomes throughout 2023 and COP28:
• Summary of Global Climate Action at COP28
• Yearbook of Global Climate Action 2023
• 2030 Climate Solutions: Implementation Roadmap

From Nitesh Dullabh

• Summary of Global Climate Action at COP 28
• Key Outcomes Agreed at the UN Climate Talks
• Podcast - COP28 Takeaways - Fossil Fuels and Climate Pledges