COP28: What is the UN climate conference all about?

The United Nations climate change conference, which is more commonly known as COP28, is now underway at the Expo city in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The annual summit takes place from 30 November until 12 December this year.

World leaders are coming together to work on solutions to tackle climate change, limit emissions and protect the environment.

BBC Science reporter Esme Stallard explains what is happening and why - and what leaders hope to achieve