> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.upscprep.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Previse 2025: COP 28 Outcomes - URL: https://www.upscprep.com/cop-28-summit-outcomes-previse-2024-upsc-environment-and-ecology-current-affairs/ - Published: 2024-04-15T07:37:32.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-01T06:10:20.000Z - Description: GS3 |Conservation - Author: UPSCprep.com - Tags: UPSC Prelims, Current Affairs, Previse 2025, #show-toc ### What is COP 28? COP 28, or the **28th Conference of the Parties**, was the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) held in Dubai, **United Arab Emirates** from November 30 to December 13, 2023\. It was significant for a couple of reasons: - It marked the **completion of the first-ever "global stocktake"** to assess the world's efforts in addressing climate change as outlined in the Paris Agreement. - Negotiations resulted in a decision that signifies the "beginning of the end" of the fossil fuel era by laying the groundwork for a transition that's swift, equitable, and just. ![COP28| Declatrations and Pledges | UPSC Prelims](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffcaf5733-6762-4880-af2d-3c90860476a0_2100x1041.png) Here are the Major OUTCOMES of COP-28: ### Operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund ![Loss and Damage Fund upsc | What is Loss and Damage Fund?](https://dics.co/uploads/2023/11/1700223334Loss-Damage.webp) ![Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) on X: "1/3.📊Super useful visualisation from @SaleemulHuq and @mimansha of the mosaic of funding sources that should be tapped to address #LossAndDamage from #ClimateChange both under and](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmvxNd8X0AEl6zc.jpg:large) ![Here are 3 suggestions for the new Loss and Damage fund from Prof Saleemul Huq – International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)](https://www.icccad.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LnD_TC-infograph1-min.jpg) **WHY IMPORTANT?** - A loss and damage fund to help rescue and rehabilitation of vulnerable countries was officially launched at COP28 in Dubai. - Loss and damage include economic and non-economic losses. - It is difficult to assign a monetary value to non-economic loss and damage. - In the initial phase, the loss and damage fund will be overseen by the World Bank. --- ![COP28 Climate Funds Pledge | UPSC ](https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/styles/social_sharing_1200x630/public/2023-12/COP28%20fund%20pledges%20231201.png?h=f4991637&itok=bJG0EXrN) Now, pay attention to the nuance here. Mobilisation of a sum of $83.9 billion for climate finance for the following funds: ### **Adaptation Fund** ![UN Climate Change | UNFCCC's Adaptation Fund | IPCC | AR5 | UPSC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkD-sYkCAAIUwYv.png:large) - The Adaptation Fund is for initiatives and programs that **aid developing nations against climate change** and is established in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol of the UNFCCC. - The Global Environment Facility provides secretariat services to the Adaptation Fund Board. ### **Least Developed Countries Fund** ![The Least Developed Countries Report 2023 | UNCTAD](https://storage.unctad.org/2023-ldc_report/assets/img/2023-ldc_report_map.png) ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/L1kLBuiLDis9CepmKdtfLQWerRuwNXS4qevhawDDYW6SLZIAEFP8xVz8w30peGiLvNv6byekf5YETVJfAwJL3LKkZvbPbr9Poave_nmMFOceJE-V7EbpwQCJLPfm54lDKqSYAUvoQ_L_9ov9VAj00Gs) - The Least Developed Nations Fund is the first dedicated facility to **assist countries in adapting to new climate change**. - The LDCF and the Special Climate Change Fund implement the Paris Agreement, and the Global Environment Facility manages both funds. ### **Green Climate Fund** ![In House Webinar for Green Climate Fund (GCF) | Climate Change & the TCFD Recommendations – Geneva Environment Network](https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/UNEP-FI-GCF-1.jpg) ![Green Climate Fund (GCF) ｜ Financial Information ｜ Useful information ｜ Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT)](https://ap-plat.nies.go.jp/useful_information/financial_info/gcf/img/top_fig01.jpg) - The Green Climate Fund is a UN-sponsored fund that is part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and **assists developing countries with climate change adaptation and countermeasures**. --- **We can't clear UPSC for you.** But with our ***personalised mentor support***, you'll be ready to do it yourself. [Join Now](https://courses.upscprep.com/products?ref=upscprep.com) --- ### COP28 UAE Declaration on Agriculture, Food, & Climate ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/BZxbFYraI4QPzmG74pPBo9BbRT-a3X8FKTXy1cDXu5oECJTxjja3UbNWHBiIs_X6hgaCmJiIgE11qAqPKnSM6nF-Ahkc-VRCnp8cMCwPZHNxEwIby6JKzcYcQHfTlanMoK4JPVzKmvr9wOsas1sXczg) ![Tim Benton on X: "Minister MariamAlmheiri of UAE launches Emirates Declaration on food, agriculture and climate, with 134 countries signed up to act on food system transformation. Big cheers from engaged audience](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAQdhVSWkAElEmg.jpg:large) ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/WTQrHwy0d56bplq5P0vKFPLAUzMx2u3hCo7teijimjpcuMn7aSpMLlxAyuI7pYrxuQYJ1iVoe0dDgmnPuEoBvJ1CJgFnZ76HWZhsdpOXhsMMHFPnL2FYJevR83arjrLU-IsHCLegeLqBJ7lMn_kNaYQ) **WHY IMPORTANT?** - COP28 prioritizes food systems and interlinks them with climate change. - It can be done by aligning food systems and agriculture strategies with Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement. - Focus on phasing out fossil fuels because there is a high reliance of the food industry on high-carbon energy. --- ### **COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health** ![COP28: Over 120 Nations Back Climate and Health Declaration - Asian Lite UAE](https://asianlite.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cop28-climate-health.jpg) ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/G6uUwWrLqTPe3cLa8amCPBst3xmOwyJqk5pNiIvXNPO-arIHyA8bP-vp3cZR93dzoDxUPAc7y9LYsLlq_YFVEkl5Fd4C_jIfLGij5WyJ2vXZU9jgivhz9JSdi7T6MLddfyObYI7wLdrNFxxSQ4NBaRg) ![](https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/downloads/figures/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM_Figure2.png) **WHY IMPORTANT?** - Facilitating collaboration by the **One Health approach** and research on the linkages among climatic factors, antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic spill-overs - Emphasis is on the importance of climate-resilient development and climate-resilient health systems for the well-being of present and future generations. - Comprehensive response to impacts of climate change mental health and psychosocial well-being along with loss of traditional medicinal knowledge. - **India is not a signatory.** --- ### **COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate Relief, Recovery & Peace** ![COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace - The All India Disaster Mitigation Institute](https://aidmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Peace-Declaration-Organizations.jpg) ![COP28: climate action for health, the States make a commitment in Dubai | Afrik 21](https://www.afrik21.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture-decran-2023-12-06-132222-1.jpg) **WHY IMPORTANT?** - It was put forward by **80 countries** to push climate finance into highly vulnerable areas for comprehensive financial and partnership solutions. - The focus is also on countries and communities affected by **conflict**, **fragility** or **humanitarian crisis**. - It will be supported by the Green Climate Fund. --- ### **COP 28 Gender-Responsive Just Transitions and Climate Action Partnership** ![COP28 | Gender-Responsive Just Transitions & Climate Action Partnership at COP28 | UPSC](https://climatefactchecks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/women-main.png) ![COP 28 Gender-Responsive Just Transitions and Climate Action Partnership | UPSC](https://scontent.fblr21-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/250797484_10160065244191807_2097886062427588943_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Rbj91138p30Ab5-W6ZG&_nc_ht=scontent.fblr21-1.fna&oh=00_AfDvGT4LIhV2A0uSYfXYBmvB1p9oZz-oYyGvM5ZUxbsavQ&oe=6622B407) **WHY IMPORTANT?** - The aim is to be just and inclusive for transitions to advance gender equality. - It will promote the Lima Work Program on Gender and its Gender Action Plan. - Reaffirm the Beijing Declaration and the fifth goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. --- ### **India’s climate action initiatives at COP28** - **Global River Cities Alliance**\- led by NMCG, in more than 11 countries. ![](https://www.sanskritiias.com/uploaded_files/images//GRCA.jpg) - **LeadIT 2.0** \- Its aim is to co-develop and transfer low-carbon technology and financial assistance to emerging economies. ![Launch of LeadIT 2.0 and India-Sweden Industry Transition Platform | COP28 | India initiatives | LeadIT 2.0 | UPSC](https://www.industrytransition.org/content/uploads/2023/12/photo-2023-12-04-16-47-58.jpg) ![Image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCzMFuUXoAAVk9z?format=jpg&name=small) - **Green Development Pact** \- to assist nations in their journey towards energy, climate, environment and disaster resilience-related objectives. One such example is the tripling of global renewable capacity by 2030. ![India & Mission LiFE | UPSC](https://ilearncana.com/iLearnCana_%40dm!N/kc/ckeditor/kcfinder/upload/images/image-20221027221245-1.png) - **Green Credit Initiative** \- it aligns with Mission LiFE which aims to minimize per capita carbon footprint. ![India co-hosts with UAE the Global Green Credit Initiative at COP-28](https://cdn.narendramodi.in/cmsuploads/0.11861800_1701509146_inni-banner.jpg) ![Ministry of Finance on X: "The Green Credit Programme is an innovative market-based mechanism designed to incentivise voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors, by stakeholders like individuals, communities, private sector industries, and](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GE0oYccWcAAS_bw.jpg:large) ## Sign up for UPSCprep.com Simplify your UPSC journey Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.