The stage is set for the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), the largest gathering of global stakeholders on climate change, but there are still mixed feelings on what to expect from this year’s edition of the event.
Hosted by the oil moguls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, there are concerns on whether conversations on the need to drastically cut down on or phase out fossil fuel will be on the front burner.
This is especially following a report by the Centre for Climate Reporting and the BBC that the UAE plans to use its position as host of this year’s COP to secure fossil fuel deals with at least 15 countries.
