United Nations Climate Change Conference

The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in Rio de Janeiro, marked a significant turning point in the history of climate action. It resulted in the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which has played a crucial role in shaping global efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

The Conference of the Parties, also known as COP, was established in 1992 to supervise the implementation of the UNFCCC. Each year, it convenes representatives from the 197 nations and territories that have signed the Framework Convention to evaluate progress and chart the course for future climate treaties and commitments aimed at addressing the climate crisis.

Despite many countries taking significant steps to reduce their emissions, global greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, and the world is not on track to meet the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. More needs to be done to address key challenges, and the infrastructure sector can play a crucial role in addressing this.

Investing in infrastructucre for the climate transition

Funding and financing solutions for green and circular infrastructure

COP milestones 

The COP milestones below represent international consensus and agreement on the need for climate action. However, achieving the emissions reductions necessary to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement is challenging. Several factors, including national policies, technological advancements, investment, and economic disparities, influence actual progress.