Climate Change
— Despite declarations of unity and progress at COP28, the Alliance of Small Island States expressed disappointment in the final agreement, citing “loopholes” and a lack of representation for small island developing states.
Climate Change
— Over 70,000 delegates, including Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and King Charles, attend COP28 in Dubai, but over 300 private jet journeys raise environmental concerns. The carbon footprint analysis urges sustainable travel choices.
Climate Change
— Critics argued that having oil and gas producers lead climate talks raised a conflict of interest, given the industry’s role in carbon emissions. Indeed, the UAE is reportedly planning to increase oil production and has been accused of flaring more gas than reported.
COMMENT
— What if a country has made such a series of catastrophic decisions that it cannot afford to help people in other parts of the world or protect the planet anymore?
Climate Change
— Fossil fuels were named as the problem at COP26. We’re no closer to eliminating them a year on.
Climate Change
— Don’t expect much at this year’s COP27 than new pledges and promises. But if you hope for a Paris-style “Sharm El-Sheikh agreement”, you will be disappointed: countries are not doing what they have promised at previous COPs.
