Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28 climate summit Israel’s assault on Gaza resumes the day after the summit reaches an agreement over a long-sought rehabilitation fund. Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023
Over 110 Countries Support Tripling Renewables By 2030: EU Chief More than 110 countries want the COP28 climate negotiations to adopt a goal of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023
Cop28: King Charles warns of ‘vast, frightening experiment’ on natural world UK monarch addresses world leaders at climate summit where more than 100 states have committed to transforming food systems The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023
UAE announces $30 billion fund to catalyse private sector climate investments The United Arab Emirates, host of COP-28, announced a US$30 billion commitment to an investment fund called ALTÉRRA. The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
EU's Green Deal achievements 'massive and unprecedented': French MEP Pascal Canfin Talking Europe hosts Pascal Canfin, the chair of the environment committee at the European Parliament. He is a former French government minister and a former director of the French branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). We take a look at what is coming out of the COP28 climate summit… France 24 · Dec 1, 2023
King Charles in subtle dig at Rishi Sunak amid Greek marbles row KING Charles has fired a subtle dig at Rishi Sunak during an international climate summit, following a diplomatic row about the Parthenon Marbles. The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023
Pope points out Celtic plus points. But are they damning for Parkhead club? Do Pope's plaudits shine light on Celtic's Champions League deficiencies? The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023
Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks The pressure to phase out of fossil fuels is mounting on the oil company chief who Thursday took over fragile international climate negotiations that opened in Dubai amid concerns about what some say is contradictory dual roles The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Nations urged to take 'great leaps' at Cop28 UN climate conference in Dubai The United Nations climate conference opens in Dubai on Thursday with nations under pressure to increase the urgency of action on global warming and wean off fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts United Arab Emirates. Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2023
COP28 Talks No Place To Boost Fossil Fuels Says Ex-UN Climate Boss The UN's former climate chief said she was "giving up hope" that fossil fuel firms will be part of the solution to warming as pivotal COP28 talks start Thursday in oil-rich United Arab Emirates. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Thursday briefing: Can the UN climate summit reset the dial for global heating? In today’s newsletter: From climate finance to greenhouse gases, a walk through the topics on the agenda at this year’s Cop28 in Dubai The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Mangaluru based CHD Group to lead global delegation at COP28 in UAE CHD Group will lead a 7-member delegation of experts from South Asia, Africa and Iran to the blue zone of the high-level meetings, and engage with different stakeholders around the globe in discussions pertaining to public health consequences of climate change, just energy transition, fossil fuel reduction and food security… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
COP28 Should Seek Total Fossil Fuel 'Phaseout': UN Chief To AFP The COP28 climate conference should aim for a complete "phaseout" of fossil fuels, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told AFP on Wednesday, warning of "total disaster" on humanity's current trajectory. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Who’s who at Cop28: the leaders with the world’s future in their hands From fossil fuel chiefs to an outspoken UN secretary general, a look at who will attend the UAE’s climate summit The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2023 COP28 president denies UAE using UN climate talks to seek oil deals Investigation finds Emirati president of talks, who is also an oil executive, using his role to push fossil fuel deals.
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023 COP28: four key issues that will dominate the latest UN climate summit The United Nations Environment Programme recently published a report with an unusually strong title for a UN body: “Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again)”. Yet again, it highlights how far countries are off track from safeguarding the planet…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 ‘Enough of endless delays’: will Cop28 force a course change for the world? A potential peak in greenhouse gas emissions, methane efforts and climate finance are among the reasons for optimism
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 COP28 President Denies Using Climate Talks To Push Oil Deals The Emirati president of the UN climate conference in Dubai denied Wednesday reports that he sought to use his leadership of COP28 to pursue fossil fuel deals for his country.
Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2023 What is Africa’s goal at COP28 as the climate summit begins? At COP28, African countries are seeking to be equal players in talks often dominated by richer, western nations.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks has forcefully denied a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deal, a day before the summit was due to being
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 What is Cop28 and why does it matter? UN climate summit begins in Dubai on 30 November and will readdress finance for loss and damage
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 COP28 Puts Out Welcome Mat To Lobbyists "All views are welcome. All views are needed," declared Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN's COP28 and head of the Emirates state oil and gas company in the run-up to the climate talks in Dubai.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 Most sponsors of Cop28 have not signed up to UN-backed net zero targets Firms including Bank of America have made no commitment to cut emissions in line with target system, analysis finds
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Time for action: On COP-28 climate meeting in Dubai The Hindu Editorial: COP-28 must compel its signatories to take definitive action
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Daily Quiz | On climate talks On November 30, the COP28 climate talks will begin in the United Arab Emirates against the backdrop of two wars. Here’s a quiz on this crucial summit.