The Latest Breaking News from COP28

Coalition to have sizeable contingent at Cop28 despite Peter Dutton jibe at climate change minister’s attendance

Frontbenchers Paul Fletcher and Bridget McKenzie part of group of nine MPs who will be in Dubai funded by Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Leadership Australia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023

Analysis: Emirati oil CEO leading UN COP28 climate summit lashes out as talks enter toughest stage

The Emirati leading the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks walked out on stage Monday to a room full of journalists to offer a 17-minute list of what he described as the stunning successes of made so far in the summit

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

COP28's UAE Chair Says 'We Respect' Climate Science

The Emirati head of the UN climate conference insisted on Monday that he respects climate science after he came under fire over a leaked video in which he questioned the science on fossil fuels.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023

COP28 Host UAE Choking From Its Own 'Toxic' Air Pollution: HRW

The United Arab Emirates is choking under "alarmingly high" air pollution levels fed by its fossil fuel industry, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday as the oil-rich country hosts the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023

PM Modi gets a rousing welcome on day-one of winter session

Qatar death row: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands the Union government to exhaust all resources to bring back 8 Indian Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar. Meanwhile, PM Modi discussed the well-being of Indian community with Qatar’s Emir at COP28 summit.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

UK would be a climate leader again under Labour, vows Starmer

Exclusive: Labour leader tells Guardian at Cop28 that Britain is wanted back in ‘leading role’ as he accuses Sunak of retreating

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Agreement to phase out fossil fuels would be huge for humanity, says Gore

Exclusive: former US vice-president and climate activist says phase-out can be only measure of success for Cop28

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

COP28: health is finally on the agenda – but there's more to do as we face continued climate extremes

As global leaders gather in Dubai for COP28, health has finally landed firmly on the climate change agenda, with the first “health day” at the annual UN climate summit taking place yesterday (December 3).

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

At UN climate talks, fossil fuel interests have hundreds of employees on hand

At least 1,300 employees of organizations representing fossil fuel interests registered to attend this year’s United Nations climate talks in Dubai

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

As Dubai Hosts Climate Talks, Its Air Pollution Soars

Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended a COP28 conference dedicated to the harmful effects of air pollution.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023