COP28 Agreement Faces Credibility Test Amidst Fossil Fuel Expansion Concerns

Pedroso highlighted a critical issue, stating that major developed countries, responsible for significant historical emissions, are not aligning their policies with the goal of transitioning away from fossil fuels (Credit: Centre on Constitutional Change)

The Cop28 agreement, celebrated as a landmark deal at last year's climate talks in Dubai, is facing a credibility crisis.

The transition away from fossil fuels, a pivotal component of the agreement, hinges on major historical polluters, including the US, UK and Canada, reconsidering their plans for expanding oil and gas production.