The Latest Breaking News from COP28

Cop28’s winners and losers: from fossil fuel firms to future generations

Need to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels may have been recognised, but for many that does not go far enough

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

As COP28 debates phrasing on fossil fuels, a snapshot of life near India’s coal mines

The 197 countries and the European Union in attendance almost did not reach a consensus on the final statement at the 28th Conference of Parties – or COP28 – which ended on December 12 in the United Arab Emirates. Organised by the United Nations to build international consensus on how…

Newslaundry · Dec 14, 2023

Climate Deal Won't Have Immediate Impact On Gulf Oil

An agreement to "transition away" from fossil fuels may be a landmark moment but don't expect quick changes among the major producers of the Gulf, where the deal was hammered out.

International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023

Delegates agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels for first time at COP28

DELEGATES have agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels for the first time at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

The COP28 climate agreement is a step backwards on fossil fuels

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai has adjourned. The result is “The UAE consensus” on fossil fuels.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023

The Guardian view on Cop28’s final text: saying the right thing – and not a moment too soon

Editorial: Looming over this year’s climate talks was the spectre of Donald Trump regaining the US presidency

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Rich countries are desperate to convince us their hollow Cop28 deal is a triumph. They’re lying

The agreement on fossil fuel phase-out is full of loopholes, but those of us fighting for climate justice won’t give up, says Asad Rehman of War on Want

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Indigenous people and climate justice groups say Cop28 was ‘business as usual’

Developing countries call agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘unfair’ and ‘inequitable’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees, nonprofit says

At least 15 people who registered for Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai appear to be undeclared employees of the Saudi state oil company, according to research by an environmental nonprofit

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

African countries at COP28: several big wins and a united voice

African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups from the continent met at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The African position and expectations for COP28 were shaped at this summit…

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023