AKIPRESS.COM - The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP28 is taking place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, between November 30 and December 12, Montsame reports.

Heads of state and governments report on the progress achieved and put proposals for the upcoming measures to mitigate climate impacts and their adverse effects, particularly under the Paris Agreement during the COP28, Environment and Green Development Adviser to the President of Mongolia N. Batkhuu said.

In response to the over 20 documents proposed at the Conference, Mongolia is expressing commitment to join in some declarations, based on research and the recommendations of relevant ministries. These commitments involve critical issues such as the food system, climate change, and public health, the Adviser noted.

According to the Adviser, a new theme of COP28 was the issue of ensuring children's participation in activities aimed at mitigating climate change and its adverse effects. Mongolia expressed intention to join the three declarations initiated by the host country, the United Arab Emirates. These are the documents related to sustainable agriculture, food system, health, and climate issues.

"The United Nations Climate Change Conference prioritizes action over new commitment, emphasizing implementation, cooperation, and inter-sectoral coordination. Before the COP28, discussions centered on successfully implementing the Paris Agreement. A $429 million fund was established to combat climate change. Five countries have joined the effort to raise this fund. With the conference still ongoing, this amount is likely to increase further. Over $500 million were invested in 23 major projects between 2020 and 2023," Director of the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia Tserendulam Shagdarsuren said.