- 200 Nations convened at COP28 differ on fossil fuel role in low carbon future.
- The representatives urge the gradual replacement of fossil fuels with renewables.
Representatives from nearly 200 nations gathered at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai have conflicting ideas on tackling global warming. Some representatives prioritise ditching coal and oil, while others favour scaling up carbon capture. The event, hosted by the UAE, an OPEC member, is happening amidst projections that 2023 will be the hottest year.
The summit confronts inadequate climate pledges and pushes for a low-carbon future embracing fossil fuels. A critical decision is gradually replacing fossil fuels with renewables like solar and wind. The International Energy Agency rejects widespread carbon capture, urging a fossil fuel shift.
OPEC criticises this stance, citing broader concerns about energy security and affordability. Sultan al-Jaber, COP28’s incoming president and CEO of UAE’s ADNOC, faces scrutiny due to ties with the fossil fuel industry. All eyes are on COP28’s decisions since fossil fuels drive climate change.