Although COP28 was scheduled to conclude Tuesday in Dubai, representatives are reportedly still discussing the text of the final agreement.
On Monday, a draft of the "global stockade" -- in which countries assess global progress on climate targets and address means of improving it -- was released to the public. The draft text notably omits language to "phase-out" the use of fossil fuels, and appears to have made emissions reductions measures voluntary, rather than compulsory.
