COP28 approves transition from fossil fuels

Summary:

The COP28 climate conference, held in Dubai, has concluded with an agreement on the transition towards the end of fossil fuels, urging countries to accelerate their actions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The agreement also recognizes the need for financial support, technology transfer, and capacity-building for developing countries to adapt to climate change. The conference acknowledged the significant delays in meeting climate commitments, particularly among developed countries, and emphasized the importance of leading by example for developed countries to support developing countries in their transition. The conference also launched the 1.5u00b0C Pathway Map, a global adaptation goal, and confirmed the host cities for future conferences, including Belu00e9m, Brazil, for COP30.