The annual climate talks, referred to as COP28, commenced in Dubai on November 30 and will continue until December 12, 2023. The upcoming conference is anticipated to be the largest one to date, with a projected attendance of over 70,000 individuals. This diverse group of participants will include government officials, business and financial leaders, youth advocates, delegations from Indigenous communities, as well as lobbyists and representatives from fossil fuel companies.
President Ruto will advocate for Kenya and Africa's climate agenda during the conference that commenced in the United Arab Emirates. His opening remarks emphasized the urgent need to expedite collective climate action.