This week marks the start of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The agenda covers landmark topics such as the Global Stocktake and decisions on finance and fossil fuels. A short overview of the most important topics and background information.
By Bernhard Pötter
Health, renewables, finance and industry – many topics will be discussed at COP28. These are the most important dates.
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A record number of visitors are expected at this year's World Climate Conference, COP28. It's not just the number that is exciting, but also who is coming.
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What debates will dominate COP28 in front of and behind the scenes? An overview of controversial issues in the negotiations, external factors and the potential impact of a climate conference.
By Bernhard Pötter
100 billion for climate action in developing countries – a promise that developed countries have so far failed to keep. COP28 will see an intensive debate on the future of climate financing.
By Bernhard Pötter
The global aim is to halt deforestation by 2030. Currently, nations are not on the right path towards achieving this goal. How will this issue be discussed at COP28?
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The fossil fuel phase-out is one of the most controversial issues at COP28, with many countries backing CCS. What are the main sticking points and the hurdles to phasing out fossil fuels?
By Nico Beckert
The loss and damage fund was adopted at COP27. How exactly it will work has now been determined at the climate conference in Dubai. However, there is still one major point of contention.
By Bernhard Pötter
The health sector suffers under the climate crisis and is also a big emitter. At COP28, the intersection between health and climate action will be in the spotlight for the first time.
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One of the positive goals at COP28 is tripling renewable energies, something that many countries can get behind. However, there are some hurdles to overcome to achieve this goal.
By Nico Beckert
