The trajectory of the COP28 negotiations from “phase out” to “transition away” highlighted how word crafting and linguistic acrobatics took priority over science and human impact. What needs to be seen now is whether any concrete action on fossil fuels will follow
There is no alternative to adopting a cross-domain and cross-disciplinary approach to resolving deeply interconnected challenges. COP 28 has pointed us in the right direction
COP28: The annual climate conference this year saw some key resolutions on fossil fuels, methane emissions, funds to fight global warming, among others. However, many concerns remain.
Neglecting the money was a common feature of all of COP28’s modest victories. The ballyhooed deal to launch a loss-and-damage fund to repay developing nations for the harm global heating is already causing attracted just $792 million in pledges, a comically tiny amount that wouldn’t cover the cost of one run-of-the-mill Florida hurricane