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One of the biggest events in the UAE's calendar is fast approaching with Cop28 poised to open its doors on November 28.
Although the first few days are reserved for high-level talks between officials in the Blue Zone, a wide variety of events and workshops in the Green Zone will be free to the public from December 3 to December 12.
Here, host Sarah Forster hears from The National's reporter John Dennehy on how to book tickets for the Green Zone and what will be on offer.
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Preparations for COP28 green zone – in pictures
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A rehearsal of 'Alya in Terraland,' a musical on climate change that will be open to all visitors of the Cop28 green zone at Expo City Dubai. The performance urges the audience to leave a positive impact on the environment. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Hend Al Mheiri, director of special projects at Expo City Dubai, Marjan Faraidooni, chief of education and culture, Nadia Verjee, executive director of Expo Dubai Group, Matt Brown, chief of sustainability at Expo City Dubai, and Yousuf Caires, executive director of the Expo Live Innovation Programme announce Expo City Dubai's public programming for Cop28. -
Hend Al Mheiri, director of special projects Expo City Dubai, said hosting Cop28 shows the UAE's commitment to working towards environmental sustainability and helping to address the global challenges of climate change. -
A rehearsal at the Terra Pavilion, of the musical Alya in Terraland, at Expo City. -
Cast members during the rehearsal of Alya in Terraland. -
Reused material from palm trees has been used in Cop28 signs across Expo City Dubai. -
Matt Brown, sustainability chief, Expo City Dubai (left) and Yousuf Caires, executive director, Expo Live Innovation Programme, share details of an organic farm and workshops on climate action open to all in the Cop28 green zone. -
Ms Faraidooni says youth engagement is a key component of Cop28. -
A 45-minute musical Alya in Terraland aims to inspire people to participate in climate discussions. -
Sustainable material has been used in the Cop28 signs across Expo City Dubai.
