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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

India welcomes Dubai consensus even as new flanks open

India welcomed the Dubai Consensus agreement on transitioning away from fossil fuels. It reiterates its position of taking action for global good in accordance with national circumstances.

The Hindu

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

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Dubai climate consensus signals the beginning of the end for the fossil-fuel era

Nations take step towards phasing out fossil fuels, agree to net zero emissions by 2050. Compromise reached between developed and developing countries on contributions to climate crisis.

The Hindu

In Rare Display, US-China Friendship Carries Climate Summit

The scene would be unthinkable elsewhere these days -- US and Chinese envoys, smiling and embracing, hailing their friendship as leading the world together in the right direction.

International Business Times

Dubai Climate Summit Adopts World-first 'Transition' From Fossil Fuels

Nearly 200 nations meeting in Dubai on Wednesday approved a first-ever call for the world to transition away from fossil fuels, tackling the top culprit of climate change after years of avoidance although at-risk countries said far more action was needed.

International Business Times

UAE's Jaber, Oil Boss Who Brokered 'Beginning Of End' For Fossil Fuels

Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE oil chief who headed COP28 in Dubai, promised that this year's UN climate talks would be "different".

International Business Times

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Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted

As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change?

The Conversation

Can Indigenous inclusivity be the key to successful carbon markets?

Indigenous communities at COP28 stress they be part of climate solutions on carbon offsets as their lands are at play.

Al Jazeera

Nations agree historic deal to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

A UN climate deal calling for the "transitioning away" from fossil fuels and "accelerated action" this decade was on Wednesday adopted by more than 200 countries at the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai.

Radio France Internationale

Mahadev betting app promoter detained in Dubai

Ravi Uppal, one of two owners of Mahadev online betting app, detained in Dubai by local police on Interpol red notice. ED probing money laundering case linked to illegal betting. ED filed charge sheet against Uppal & another promoter in PMLA court. Red notice issued by Interpol on ED's request.…

The Hindu

Ravi Uppal, key accused in Mahadev betting app arrested by Dubai Police, to be extradited to India

In a significant achievement for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Dubai Police on Tuesday arrested Ravi Uppal, one of the two prime accused in the Mahadev Book online betting syndicate, and the agency officials concerned are learned to be engaged in talks for his extradition to India. Read further on Dynamite…

Dynamite News

Cop28: landmark deal to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels agreed – as it happened

Cop28 president Al Jaber has celebrated the deal but reaction elsewhere has been mixed

The Guardian - UK

At UN Climate Talks, No Consensus On What Consensus Is

The world's climate negotiators meeting in Dubai have spent sleepless nights in an elusive quest for consensus, but there is no consensus on what consensus means.

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Campaigners 'Losing Trust In COP', Says Leading Activist

Environmental campaigners are losing faith in the UN-led COP climate process after signs that a phase-out of fossil fuels may not be agreed in Dubai, a leading activist said on Tuesday.

Fortune

Climate activist Al Gore blasts COP28 outcome as biggest failure in history—‘reads as if OPEC dictated it word for word’

The oil and gas lobby, out in force in UAE's Dubai, succeeded in preventing a commitment to phase out fossil fuels.

The Independent UK

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture

With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture

The Independent UK

UK climate minister leaves Cop28 summit as talks reach critical point: ‘A slap in the face’

Climate groups slam decsion to fly Graham Stuart thousands of miles for crunch parliamentary vote on the govenment’s Rwanda policy amid summit stand off over future of fossil fuels

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Net zero minister flies 3400 miles back from COP28 summit in Dubai for Rwanda vote before flying straight back

The decision to recall Graham Stuart highlights how tight the vote could be on Tuesday evening

The Times of India

U-19 Asia Cup: Seamer Raj Limbani takes 7/13 as India beat Nepal to enter semis

NEW DELHI: In a dominating performance, seamer Raj Limbani delivered a remarkable spell, claiming exceptional figures of 7/13, propelling India to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Nepal to clinch a semi-final berth in the U-19 Asia Cup tournament in Dubai on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

UK minister departs Cop28 as climate talks reach crisis point

Graham Stuart’s surprise exit leaves civil servants in Dubai to finish negotiations in his absence

The Guardian - UK

At Cop28 it feels as if humanity’s shared lifeboat is sinking. There are only hours left to act

Leaders and activists must fight to the end in Dubai to stop vested interests sabotaging progress on fossil fuel phase-out and adaptation, says climate activist Vanessa Nakate

The Conversation

Victor Ekpuk is a Nigerian artist who uses ancient African graphic writing systems to unveil a stunning new display of creativity

Victor Ekpuk is an internationally renowned Nigerian artist known for his artwork inspired by ancient African writing and graphic writing systems. INTERwoven TEXTures is his first solo exhibition at the important Efiɛ gallery in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. There he has also unveiled his public art installation commissioned…

The Conversation

Human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation: the 'loss and damage' from climate change a fund will not compensate

Violence against women and children, including sexual abuse and exploitation, remains a taboo subject in the policy debates attended by international delegates at COP28, the latest round of the UN climate negotiations in Dubai. However, the connections between climate change and gender-based violence, including human trafficking, are real and already…

The Hindu

Indian fashion label Shantnu & Nikhil showcased a capsule collection at Dubai’s COP28

Stella McCartney, Shantnu & Nikhil, and other designers are proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand-in-hand. At COP28, fashion is a reminder of the power of individual choices to address global issues. Stella McCartney, Shantnu & Nikhil, and other designers are proving sustainability and profitability can co-exist.

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