As global leaders gather in Dubai for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP), we’ll be sharing daily round-ups of the main points shared and key decisions made when it comes to tackling the climate crisis.
Tuesday, 13 December
- A new deal has been agreed at the COP28
- Countries called to move away from fossil fuels use – but not to phase them out
- COP President gave the warning that “we are what we do and not what we say”
Tuesday, 12 December
- Completion of the Global Stocktake (GST)
- GST provides a comprehensive overview of the nations collective efforts on greenhouse gas emissions, adaption & resilience
- A deadlock about fossil fuel commitments cloud optimism over the potential declaration.
Monday, 11 December
- Developing countries called for a common definition of climate finance
- Saturday marked the Global Day of Action where activists worldwide rallied for climate justice
- Discussion on Fossil fuels continued with the potential for a ‘balanced package’
Friday, 8 December
- Hope that public transport will be proven as the future of urban centres
- Loss and Damage funding a drop in the ocean for what is needed
- Negotiations on the final text will be ramped up in the coming days
Thursday, 7 December
Wednesday, 6 December
- Lack of funding declarations or announcements
- Calls to protect Indigenous women’s rights
- Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP
Tuesday, 5 December
- COP President’s ‘no science’ comments on fossil fuels
- Spotlight on disproportionate gender impact of climate change
- JENA Director to give talk on African climate
Monday, 4 December
- World leaders comment on food security
- Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels
- $1bn pledged to assess link between climate change and health
