COP28 was hosted by the UAE taking place from 30 November to 12 December 2023, at Expo City, Dubai. COP28 marks the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, which is held every five years to assess global progress toward the goals of the Paris Agreement. Mark Wheatcroft, Head of Sustainable Finance Americas & EMEA, was in attendance alongside Marina Marecos, Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions EMEA and other Mizuho delegates from across the world and shares his views on the event.