Cop28 begins at Expo City Dubai - in pictures

  • Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry, left, hands over the gavel to Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the UN climate conference's opening ceremony. AFP
    Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry, left, hands over the gavel to Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the UN climate conference's opening ceremony. AFP
  • Dr Sultan Al Jaber speaks during the opening session at Expo City Dubai. AP
    Dr Sultan Al Jaber speaks during the opening session at Expo City Dubai. AP
  • King Charles III visiting Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus during the Cop28 summit. PA
    King Charles III visiting Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus during the Cop28 summit. PA
  • Sameh Shoukry, Cop27 President, centre, attends the opening session. AP
    Sameh Shoukry, Cop27 President, centre, attends the opening session. AP
  • US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends the Cop28 opening session. Reuters
    US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends the Cop28 opening session. Reuters
  • Raquel Sousa Chaves from Brazil at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Raquel Sousa Chaves from Brazil at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors on the first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors on the first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Recyclable wind turbines on show on the first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Recyclable wind turbines on show on the first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A plant-based food cafe at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A plant-based food cafe at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Vegan activists on the first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Vegan activists on the first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Pollution Pods, an installation by British artist Michael Pinsky, where Cop28 visitors can safely experience the air pollution in Beijing and other cities. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Pollution Pods, an installation by British artist Michael Pinsky, where Cop28 visitors can safely experience the air pollution in Beijing and other cities. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Indigenous leaders and climate campaigners are among the attendees at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Indigenous leaders and climate campaigners are among the attendees at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fair-trade vegan chocolate being handed out at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fair-trade vegan chocolate being handed out at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Day one at Cop28, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Day one at Cop28, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Cop28, Dubai Expo City. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Cop28, Dubai Expo City. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The first day of Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Cop28, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Cop28, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The first day of Cop 28 at Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The first day of Cop 28 at Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • National flags on display at the UN climate summit. AP
    National flags on display at the UN climate summit. AP
  • Delegates arriving for the opening of Cop28. Pawan Singh / The National
    Delegates arriving for the opening of Cop28. Pawan Singh / The National
  • More than 70,000 delegates, including world leaders, climate scientists, business leaders and young people, are expected to attend. Pawan Singh / The National
    More than 70,000 delegates, including world leaders, climate scientists, business leaders and young people, are expected to attend. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Delegates will engage in a stock take to see how pledges to limit global warming are being implemented. Pawan Singh / The National
    Delegates will engage in a stock take to see how pledges to limit global warming are being implemented. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The summit aims to keep on track efforts to restrict global warming to less than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Pawan Singh / The National
    The summit aims to keep on track efforts to restrict global warming to less than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Hora – The Unity Dance artwork, by Marius Diaconu, on display at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Hora – The Unity Dance artwork, by Marius Diaconu, on display at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Cop28 runs until December 12. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Cop28 runs until December 12. Chris Whiteoak / The National