Document Type : Editorial
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Institute of Advanced Materials, IAAM, Gammalkilsvägen 18, Ulrika 590 53, Sweden
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During the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), the commitments of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) to climate resilience was highlighted. The organization emphasized the importance of bolstering materials ecosystem to better cope with climate change, as this is essential for the materials community's goal of reducing greenhouse gases and pursuing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With its inclusiveness, COP28 set ambitious goals to accelerate the shift to cleaner energy, revamp climate financing to achieve the past commitments, create a new economic plan, and prioritize environmental and human well-being in climate efforts. These goals underline the essential need for robust climate management and the conservation of biodiversity to ensure the welfare of humanity. The conference tackled pressing issues related to climate change, including natural disasters, the necessity for inclusivity, policy, biodiversity, and the significant role of technological innovation. The discussions seek to shed light on progressive strategies and suggestions that resonate with COP28's commitments and the SDGs. The key areas include comprehensive climate management, nature-based and socio-economic strategies, circular economies, the restoration of biodiversity, global collaboration, the advent of climate-neutral technologies, risk analysis, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and novel policy frameworks. IAAM's proactive stance at COP28 towards enhancing climate resilience is rooted in its organizational ethos, the rollout of diverse eco-friendly initiatives, and steady contributions to agenda of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This steadfast commitment not only cements IAAM's influence in the environmental domain but also paves the way for collective, forward-thinking solutions to address climate change and defend its motive of the current decade for a sustainable and green world.
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