Climate Politics
COP28’s Al Jaber Gets Pushed Harder for Ambitious Climate Deal
- Some nations say industrial revolution-level action is needed
- Al Jaber in Brussels Thursday to discuss climate cooperation
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The United Arab Emirates is coming under increasing pressure to achieve ambitious results when it hosts the COP28 climate summit as extreme weather events ripple through the world.
Germany, Canada, Kenya, Vanuatu, Austria, Belgium and Malawi called on COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber to push for a global deal on phasing out the use of fossil fuels while ramping up renewables and energy efficiency. They also want assurances about sufficient climate finance for the poorest nations.