In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Majesty King Charles III, the COP28 UAE #BPCF was opened today with a high-level reception in Dubai. In a strategic partnership with The Sustainable Markets Initiative the Forum will convene global delegates.

Today, Badr Jafar, @PScotlandCSG, Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan opened the first ever COP28 UAE Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, bringing together global philanthropists and business leaders committed to accelerating climate action.

Transition finance calls for robust frameworks to maintain integrity and support the climate agenda, BID Invest - IDB Invest James P. Scriven discussed at the COP28 UAE Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum.

Speaking at the COP28 UAE Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, Kate Kallot, CEO and Founder Amini called on global innovators to capitalize on green technology to address climate and nature challenges. #BPCF #COP28

Today, World Economic Forum President, Børge Brende, addressed the crowd at the @cop28uaeoffical Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, highlighting the big difference companies can make when it comes to protecting the future of food production. #BPCF #COP28

“This is the existential battle of our generation. The challenge is too big and too important to fail. The world must deploy all the tools at its disposal to fight for our shared planet.” - COP28 President, Dr Sultan Al Jaber theguardian.com/environment/co…

BREAKING: The Netherlands announces $15 million to Loss and Damage, plus $25 million for funding arrangements. We are encouraged to see global leaders commit to climate progress and we encourage global leaders to continue this momentum to ensure a transformational COP28. #COP28

“COP28 is the first COP to give health its rightful place in the climate agenda” – Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President. Delivering remarks at the health event at the World Climate Action Summit, the COP28 President emphasized that placing health at the heart of the climate

Yesterday, the COP28 UAE Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum convened business and philanthropic leaders from around the world to take urgent action on the climate and nature agenda. Thanks to our partners for making Day 1 a success. Tune into Day 2 at bpcforum.org

Happening now: Leaders from nature-rich countries are highlighting new, path-defining nature-climate investment plans and initial financing partners and mechanisms, while also partnering with local and Indigenous communities, with a through-line to COP30 for climate, nature, and

Sustainable and equitable economic development, with a focus on the Global South regions, is key to ensuring a just transition, discussed IMF Kristalina Georgieva at the COP28 UAE Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum. #BPCF #COP28

At COP28 UAE #BCPF Lionel Messi calls for us to work together to save the planet for future generations in a new movement to rally communities worldwide, encouraging everyone to step up and address environmental challenges through meaningful transformative actions #COP28

Speaking at the COP28 UAE Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, Bill Gates highlighted the key role that philanthropy has to play when it comes to inspiring climate and nature action. #BPCF #COP28

Today, Dr. Liesbet Steer, President of the edc.org, spoke on a panel at the @cop28uaeoffical Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum that highlighted the importance of green skills in the race to reach net zero targets. #BPCF #COP28

From advancing the just energy transition, to harnessing natural capital for net zero, to providing direct access to finance for Indigenous Peoples, we're proud that Day 2 of COP28 UAE #BPCF has helped make vital progress on many of the biggest challenges we face #COP28

As highlighted at the COP28 UAE Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, strategic philanthropic capital flows must play a part in climate and nature action. #BPCF #COP28📷 Badr Jafar Bill Gates Ray Dalio Precious Moloi Motsepe Kristalina Georgieva

The #BPCF placed business & philanthropy at the forefront of COP28 UAE. The Forum convened over 1,300 global leaders from 100+ countries, generating close to $7bn. Across 52 sessions, over 200 speakers explored climate challenges & opportunities. Watch at bpcforum.org

The Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum COP28 UAE convened over 1,300 business leaders and philanthropists, committing over $7bn generating c.$20bn catalytic impact and launching 25+ initiatives creating a legacy roadway for collective action. youtube.com/watch?v=dxkgzM…