COP28: Progress on Climate Change, But ‘Fossil Fuel Phase-Out’ Still Elusive

Dubai: COP28 Draft Pushes for Renewable Energy, Coal Cutback, and Zero-Emissions Tech. The latest draft agreement from the COP28 climate summit outlines a roadmap for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious plan, if adopted, would mark a significant shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. The draft proposes a multi-pronged approach, urging […]

‘COP28 UAE’ Vs ‘Fossil Fuel Phase-Out’

Dubai: The ongoing UN climate conference (COP28) in Dubai is facing difficulties in reaching an agreement due to differences between participating countries on the issue of fossil fuels. Several countries have expressed dissatisfaction with a draft agreement, calling it “weak” for not explicitly mentioning the phasing out of fossil fuels. Key Points: Concerns and Disagreements: […]

Bangladesh Demands Doubled Climate Adaptation Funds

COP 28: Bangladesh has demanded a doubling of climate adaptation funds for countries affected by the global crisis, alongside science-based solutions. At the ongoing COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Bangladesh stressed the need for decisive action on fossil fuels if global warming is to be controlled. Expressing disappointment with the draft’s weak adaptation targets, Bangladesh […]

Nepal’s Water Crisis: An Imminent Threat at the Center of Climate Change

Kathmandu, Nepal: As the COP-28 organizes in Dubai, Nepal grapples with a critical water crisis that has become a stark illustration of the global climate emergency. While the Nepali government prioritizes carbon dioxide mitigation despite the country’s negligible carbon footprint, the crisis highlights the interconnectedness of water with various aspects of life and underscores the […]

Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: Hope Dashed at COP28!

Hopes for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels were dampened at COP28, as the summit’s president, Sultan al Jaber, questioned the scientific consensus on the matter. In a heated online question-and-answer session, al Jaber, who is also the chief executive of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), challenged the notion that phasing out fossil […]

COP28 Presidency Secures Historic Agreement on Loss and Damage Fund

DUBAI: In a landmark achievement, COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber today announced the operationalization of the Fund for Loss and Damage, a critical step towards addressing the devastating impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities around the world. The Fund, established at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, will provide financial assistance to developing countries […]

COP28: Urgent Call for Increased Climate Adaptation Finance Flows

Bangladesh: Experts gathered at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 20 to discuss the urgent need for increased climate adaptation finance flows for vulnerable developing countries like Bangladesh. The dialogue, organized ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change COP28 conference, highlighted the importance of fulfilling the commitment to mobilize $100 billion annually through […]

COP 28: What should be Bangladesh’s Demands?

In light of the upcoming climate conference (COP 28), climate experts from Bangladesh have called upon the government to take decisive measures to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. They have also advocated for the establishment of a dedicated fund to address the losses and damages caused by climate change. A seminar titled […]

COP28 and Bangladesh

The COP28 climate change conference will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12. Bangladesh, a highly climate-vulnerable country, will be keeping a close eye on discussions about climate finance and loss and damage. Mitigation One of the main objectives of COP28 is to accelerate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas […]