COP28 was a definitive moment in history. Never has the world experienced so many drastic effects of climate change than ever before. 2023 is set to be the hottest year on record, with many developing countries facing climate-related crises like never before. Something needs to change, and fast.
More than 100 countries came together, governments, organisations and individuals, to discuss on key issues at COP28 in Dubai. More than 80 countries are pushing to phase out all CO2-emitting fossil fuels, and to go emissions free.
Despite Saudi Arabia and China opposing a deal that calls for a phase down, the UAE COP28 president Sultan Al-Jaber said that the phase out of fossil fuels is ‘inevitable’.
Differences on the stand on fossil fuel usage have been rife, with countries with low electricity access rates starting to expand their oil and gas production. While developed countries have the means and accesses to renewable energy, developing countries have some way to go. The first in, first out approach was suggested by Uganda as a balanced approach.
Overall, countries need to cut their fossil fuel usage enough to halt global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius and unleashing more dire impacts on the world.
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