Call for Global Applicants: United Nations Climate Change Dubai Conference (COP28) “Energy Transition Changemakers”
COP28 Energy Transition Changemakers Initiative The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will be held at Dubai Expo City from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The host country of COP28 is currently launching an exciting initiative aimed at the private sector (companies), seeking, selecting, and highlighting innovative energy projects worldwide that can be scaled up (including innovative business models and technologies). The selected projects will be showcased at COP28, and awards will be presented by Sultan, the incoming president of COP28, and others. Companies and organizations of all sizes from around the world are welcome to apply. The Energy Transition Changemakers Initiative (ETC) considers the followingfour categories of core projects：
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Renewable energy, renewable energy integration, and clean energy (including power grids, energy storage, and nuclear energy)
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Energy efficiency
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High-emission industries (steel, cement, aluminum, etc.)
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Low-carbon hydrogen The applicant’s project must meet the followingBasic Requirements：
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The project must fall within one of the four core thematic areas mentioned above;
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The project must be completed by 2023 or before 2035; projects still in the conceptual or R&D phase are ineligible.
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Projects must employ innovative approaches to address key project challenges such as financing, project economics, licensing, or policy/technical barriers. Companies and organizations can apply through the application form on the COP28 website, with the submission deadline set for October 9, 2023 (*It will be extended by two weeks. All applications will be evaluated by a global panel of experts, and ultimately 7 projects in each category will be named “Energy Transition Innovators,” bringing the total to 28 projects. The award ceremony and project showcase will take place on December 5, 2023 (during COP28) at Dubai Expo City, where executives from the selected projects will have the opportunity to present their work to the audience at dedicated sessions in the four key areas. To learn more and submit an application, please visit the official website:https://www.cop28.com/en/energy-transition-changemakers。