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A breakthrough was made on the first day of the UN climate summit as world leaders established a loss and damage fund to help developing countries adapt to climate change.

"As you know, our delegation, led by President Aleksandr Lukashenko, has arrived in the UAE and started its work within the framework of the World Climate Summit," Anatoly Glaz said. "Bilateral meetings have already begun, and there will be more in the coming days."

As COP28 commences in Dubai, here is a look at the major outcomes of the UN’s last five COPs and where they stand.

Call for ‘unconventional way’ made at opening of UN-led conference being hosted by UAE

The UN climate conference kicked off in Dubai with a rallying call to delegates to unite around the agenda and restore faith in multilateralism. A key highlight was the adoption of a new fund to help poor nations cope with costly climate disasters.

Israel's war with Hamas pushed its way to centre-stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Thursday, with campaigners calling for a ceasefire and Israel taking the opportunity to discuss hostage releases.Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, plans to use his COP28 visit for a diplomatic push to release hostages held by Hamas, according to his office.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber on Thursday said there are strong views on fossil fuels at this year's UN climate talks and added that nothing is off the table. India News | COP28 President Says No Issue off Table.

UAE contributes $100 billion, COP28 chief Al Jaber calls for bold approach on fossil fuels

This is our biggest COP yet, with participation from over 100,000 on Day 1: UN officials

Delegates meeting in Dubai agreed Thursday on the operationalization of a fund that would help compensate vulnerable countries coping with loss and damage caused by climate change, a major breakthrough on the first day of this year’s UN climate conference.