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The Climate Question

Your Climate Questions Answered

Nov 26, 2023
Climate Question Host Graihagh Jackson and BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt cover topics like COP 28 concerns, protecting and renewing forests, nuclear fusion as an alternative energy source, and taking personal action on climate change.
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Quick takeaways

  • COP 28 aims to assess countries' progress and redefine emissions reductions commitments, while also addressing finance for developing countries and loss and damage funds.
  • Personal connections formed at climate conferences like COP 28 can lead to more effective climate action, as world leaders engage in face-to-face discussions on global issues.

Deep dives

Overview of COP 28

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 28) is being held in Dubai, with the aim of promoting coordinated action to tackle climate change. The conference is considered crucial as it will conduct the first global stocktake since the Paris Agreement in 2015, assessing countries' progress in achieving their climate change commitments. The focus will also be on enhancing climate ambitions and redefining the nationally determined contributions to accelerate emission reductions. Additionally, discussions will include finance for developing countries, loss and damage funds, and side deals to address specific challenges.

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