COP28 climate talks into extra time – DW – 12/12/2023
COP28 climate summit was in overtime as representatives from 200 countries debate a draft climate deal, including a reference to phasing out fossil fuels.
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COP28 climate summit was in overtime as representatives from 200 countries debate a draft climate deal, including a reference to phasing out fossil fuels.
In today’s newsletter: Fossil fuels are mentioned for the first time – but early reviews are mixed on whether the text is strong enough to limit warming to 1.5C
After weeks of debate at COP28, countries reached an agreement to “transition away” from oil and gas — while stopping short of a “phaseout.”
Small island states that arrived after the document was approved, don’t accept the outcome as a consensus decision.
Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.