Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast
226. COP28: The Outcome Is A Signal
Dec 14, 2023
Tom and Paul invite Jennifer Morgan, Germany’s Special Envoy for International Climate Action, to discuss the final text achieved at COP 28. They explore the significance of COP conferences and the UN's role in climate action. They also discuss the positive outcomes of the conference such as the transition away from fossil fuels. Additionally, they analyze the compromises made during the negotiations and the global influence of the COP28 outcome.
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- COP 28 emphasized the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels and establishing renewable energy and energy efficiency targets for this critical decade.
- The creation of a loss and damage fund at COP 28 provides initial funding to support the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change, signaling a commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change on disadvantaged nations.
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Highlights of COP 28
The highlights of COP 28 include a focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels in an orderly manner, with renewable energy and energy efficiency targets for this critical decade. The conference also established a loss and damage fund, providing $100 million in initial funding to support the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change. Additionally, there was a commitment to developing nationally determined contributions that encompass all sectors and greenhouse gases by 2035. This COP signaled multilateralism at work and created an enabling environment for countries, private sectors, investors, and cities to accelerate their climate actions.
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