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Cop28

UN report: Climate plans fall short of meeting climate goals

UN says more needed ‘on all fronts’ to meet climate goals

The UN Global Stocktake report calls on governments to scale up renewable energy and phase out all “unabated” fossil fuels.

African leaders skirt over fossil fuels in climate summit declaration

African leaders skirt over fossil fuels in climate summit declaration

A joint statement forming the basis of Africa’s negotiating position for Cop28 is silent on the role of oil and gas

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A rocky path to Cop28 – Climate Weekly

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John Kerry, climate envoy from the US, speaking from his seat to a hall of climate ministers from G20 countries

G20 climate talks fail to deliver emission cuts despite leadership pleas

Cop28 president, Sultan Al Jaber and UN climate change boss, Simon Stiell, had called on G20 countries to show leadership and deliver ambitious emissions cuts.

A room of negotiators from different countries meeting for a previous G20 meeting

Open letter from 14 countries to G20: Safeguard a liveable future

In an open letter to the G20, climate ministers from 14 countries outline key actions ahead of COP28, including a fossil fuel phase out.

UAE climate envoy Al Jaber

UAE’s Cop28 president plans “brutally honest” climate summit

“We must be brutally honest about the gaps that need to be filled, the root causes and how we got to this place here today” said Sultan Al-Jaber

EU to push for fossil fuel phaseout 'well ahead of 2050' at Cop28

EU to push for fossil fuel phaseout ‘well ahead of 2050’ at Cop28

At Cop28 the EU wants governments to agree on more renewables and a faster phase out of fossil fuels with a “residual” role for carbon capture technologies

What does "unabated" fossil fuels mean?

What does “unabated” fossil fuels mean?

The word “unabated” qualifies commitments to phase out fossil fuels. But setting a clear definition is the subject of fierce debates.

Bonn climate talks at risk of collapse, after 7-day agenda debate

Bonn climate talks at risk of collapse, after 7-day agenda debate

With governments unable to agree on agenda, all the negotiations so far in Bonn could go to waste

Fake social media profiles wage "organised" propaganda campaign on Cop28

Fake social media profiles wage “organised” propaganda campaign on Cop28

Over a hundred Twitter profiles are suspected of a coordinated effort to influence opinion online. The Cop28 team says these activities are “unacceptable”.

Cop28 moots oil and gas initiative despite greenwash accusations

Cop28 moots oil and gas initiative despite greenwash accusations

Critics say a focus on just the emissions from producing oil and gas not consuming it is a distraction and that similar initatives have not worked

Nations split over fossil fuels and carbon capture

Nations split over fossil fuels and carbon capture

An agenda-setting gathering of climate ministers saw continuing disagreement over the need for fossil fuels phase-out and the role of technology

Cop28 boss slams rich nations "dismal" $100bn finance failure

Cop28 boss slams rich nations “dismal” $100bn finance failure

Developed nations should have met the climate finance commitment in 2020. But they are still not there.

Cop27 UN negotiations will address how to phase out fossil fuels

Cop28 head backs fossil phase-out with carbon capture caveat

The UAE’s climate envoy Sultan Al-Jaber called for a “phase out of fossil fuel emissions” rather than fossil fuels

What is the global stocktake of climate action and why does it matter?

What is the global stocktake of climate action and why does it matter?

The first Global Stocktake will tell us collective efforts need to be stepped up to reach the Paris Agreement goals. The question is how countries will respond to it.

Cop28 host UAE tried to weaken global shipping's climate ambition

Cop28 host UAE tried to weaken global shipping’s climate ambition

Campaigners said the UAE’s opposition to zero emissions by 2050 was “alarming” given the country will host Cop28 climate talks in December

Adnoc oil refinery

UAE minister calls for “phase out” of oil and gas

Attempts to get governments to agree to “phase out” fossil fuels were unsuccesful at Cop26 and Cop27 and that battle is likely to be re-fought at Cop28

UAE's Cop28 boss calls for "course correction" on climate change

UAE’s Cop28 boss calls for “course correction” on climate change

Jaber, who also heads the state oil giant Adnoc, fueled activists’ worries about fossil fuels in the upcoming UN climate negotiations.

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