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With the planet baking in the hottest year on record, many nations were determined that this time the world would finally pledge to eradicate — or “phase out” — all fossil fuels.

Manila (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 - Far from the standing ovation delivered by delegates in Dubai, activists in some of Asias most climate-vulnerable nations responded to the COP28 agreement with disappointment on Thursday.

With the planet baking in the hottest year on record, many nations were determined that this time the world would finally pledge to eradicate — or “phase out” — all fossil fuels.

(Bloomberg) -- It was an improbable scene in Dubai as a top oil executive basked in a standing ovation from hundreds of diplomats tasked with fighting climate change.Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned oil company, had just presided over the two-week COP28 summit that led to the world’s first agreement to move away from fossil fuels. There were tears, hugs and claps on the back as exhausted delegates celebrated a milestone in the battle against global war...

A controversial leader. A universally hated draft. Against all odds, climate negotiators reached their first-ever agreement on moving away from coal, oil and gas.

A controversial leader. A universally hated draft. Against all odds, climate negotiators reached their first-ever agreement on moving away from coal, oil and gas.

A controversial leader. A universally hated draft. Against all odds, climate negotiators reached their first-ever agreement on moving away from coal, oil and gas.

After 13 days of talks and several sleepless nights in a country built on oil wealth, the Emirati president of the COP28 summit quickly banged a gavel to signal consensus among 194 countries and...

Activists in climate-vulnerable nations expressed disappointment with the COP28 agreement, which calls for a transition from fossil fuels but falls short of climate justice. Concerns include the lack of clear goals for transitioning away from fossil fuels and the role of transitional fuels like natural gas. While the launch of a loss and damage fund offers hope, there is less detail and funding for countries that are facing climate impacts and struggling with energy transitions.

Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.