COP28 marks the first time that nations will formally assess the progress of the Paris Agreement and the UAE presidency has outlined four key areas for action: fast-tracking energy solutions, addressing climate finance challenges, prioritizing nature and livelihoods, and promoting inclusivity. The goal is to respond to the Global Stocktake with a comprehensive action plan.

This season sees the chanting of ‘frozen garlic’ (‘凍蒜’ dongsuan, a Taiwanese Hokkien pronunciation for ‘當選’ dangxuan, meaning getting elected) in campaign rallies across Taiwan as the island approaches its quadrennial presidential and legislative elections on 13th January 2024.