New draft text released by presidency omits reference to phase out of ‘fossil fuels’
So what happened yesterday? A quick summary:
The new draft text released by Cop28 presidency omits reference to a “phase-out” of fossil fuels.
Small island states have complained their voices are not being heard.
Most civil society groups have condemned the text as inadequate.
Azerbaijan and Brazil have formally been approved as hosts of Cop29 and Cop30.
Saudi Arabia has been accused of holding the talks hostage.
The UN secretary general has urged delegates to ”end the fossil fuel age”.
One of the attenders got on stage during one event with a sign to protest against fossil fuels.
Continue reading…New draft text released by presidency omits reference to phase out of ‘fossil fuels’So what happened yesterday? A quick summary:The new draft text released by Cop28 presidency omits reference to a “phase-out” of fossil fuels.Small island states have complained their voices are not being heard.Most civil society groups have condemned the text as inadequate.Azerbaijan and Brazil have formally been approved as hosts of Cop29 and Cop30.Saudi Arabia has been accused of holding the talks hostage.The UN secretary general has urged delegates to ”end the fossil fuel age”.One of the attenders got on stage during one event with a sign to protest against fossil fuels. Continue reading…