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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Letter to COP 28 President

A letter published last week on behalf of the international health and medical community, addressed to COP 28 President-Designate Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber demands that “End Fossil Fuel Dependency” at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, taking place in Dubai from 30 November until 12 December 2023. Let’s read the Letter… Dear COP 28 President-Designate Sultan […]

Fossil Fuel Impact: Dhaka’s Health on the Decline

Will the ‘Fossil Fuel Phase-Out’ be Achieved by COP 28? According to the Guinness World Records, “the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka is the world’s most densely populated city. With a population of 16.8 million residents spread over an area of 368 km², the city has an average of 45,700 persons per square kilometer”. World Bank […]