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GovernanceJan 24, 2024
POLICY BRIEF | Climate Change at a Crossroads: COP28’s Pivotal Decisions and Lebanon’s Strategic Role
- George Mitri
Source: Photo by COP28 / Christopher Pike, from the UN Climate Change Flickr pageThe 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), held in Dubai from November 30 to December 13, 2023, represents a critical juncture in the global climate change discourse. Amid escalating global environmental challenges and a pressing need for decisive action, COP28 offered an unparalleled opportunity for world leaders to realign and intensify their climate strategies. This brief aims to unpack the critical events and decisions of COP28, highlight Lebanon’s strategic involvement, and propose actionable recommendations for the Lebanese community to leverage this momentum while addressing the urgent climate and environmental issues facing both the nation and the wider world.
George Mitri Professor of Environmental Sciences and Director of the Land and Natural Resources Program at the University of Balamand's Institute of the Environment in Lebanon, where he spearheads significant research and projects centered on the impacts and mitigation of climate change. With over 20 years of experience in environmental management, his expertise extends to evaluating and managing wildfire risks, exploring the effects of climate change on wildfires and land resources, and advancing research in adaptation and sustainable land management.