HE The most important debate to date in the fight against the climate crisis. The debate that could make the difference between a livable future and environmental disaster. The conversation that needs to happen reach a global and unanimous agreement This will need to be done to avoid climate chaos against the clock or you can stay in the air once again. Dubai climate summit (COP28) was to end this Tuesday at noon with the signing of the most important agreement on climate issues in the last five years. But after reaching this horizon, no one is happy with him It is the first agreement proposed by the United Arab Emirates presidency to reduce its commitment to phase out fossil fuels. It is currently unclear how (or when) a text that will satisfy all parties will be achieved. Roadmap to save the planet It was discussed again during the injury period and no one dares to see how it will all end.
The United Arab Emirates’ first draft agreement was released on Monday afternoon. Described as “inadequate”, “disappointing” and even “death penalty” For the countries most vulnerable to climate chaos. There are many countries that collectively oppose the text and spend the night preparing arguments after analyzing its content. The chairmanship of the Dubai summit is this Tuesday morning, The purpose of this text was to “start a discussion” And See what each country’s “red lines” are. It was initially said that the new draft of the Dubai agreement would be published on Tuesday. It seems that the negotiations will last one more night and, at best, new offer This could be announced on Wednesday morning.
United Arab Emirates presidency prepares draft new agreement in response to criticism
Once again, the message about fossil fuels is at the center of the debate. During this summit, the meeting chairman Sultan Al Jabermentioned many times purported determination to phase out Polluting energy sources that trigger climate chaos. He even went so far as to say that achieving the goal of limiting global warming to below the 1.5 degree threshold is “inevitable”. However, in the agreement proposal submitted by the presidency, This statement has been completely diluted. The text only calls for a “phased reduction” in fossil energy production and consumption by 2050. There is no demand for “phasing out”. There is no clear calendar To make this transition.
Unrest in Dubai
Publication of a post The draft agreements are very weak It created great unrest in Dubai. Especially since, due to its late emergence, it will now be time to address these complex and transcendent debates against time. Negotiators have been working on piecemeal basis in the Emirate city for two weeks. They assure that the accumulated fatigue is too much. And the pressure they are currently under It is currently increasing. Dark circles and tired faces are increasingly appearing in the corridors of the summit. Meanwhile, many representatives of countries in the global south say they cannot afford to extend their trips any further and will probably have to leave the summit soon.
United Arab Emirates presidency appeared only once assessing what is happening and responding to the avalanche of criticism. At a brief press conference on Tuesday, Majid Al Suwaidi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates “It is normal for there to be discussion at this point at the summit,” he said, noting that after the draft was published, they had already stated how. different parties have “deeply divided views” at various points in the agreement, such as the mention of fossil fuels. Al Suwaidi called on negotiators to “roll up their sleeves” to continue resolving differences in the next few hours. He also stated that “it is up to the parties to see how ambitious this agreement can be.”
Harsh criticism of the text
There are many people who are unhappy with the United Arab Emirates’ rhetoric at the end of this meeting and the agreement that has been tabled so far. Various platforms of environmentalists, activists and scientists emerged this Tuesday. Condemning the “madness” this climate deal will cause for the future of the planet. “This proposed agreement does not reflect what the science says, does not reflect the demands of the environmental movement, and It doesn’t even reflect the position of the majority of countries here.“condemned Romain IualalenFrom the environmental NGO ‘International Oil Exchange’. “ANDIt’s an inconsistent list of promises“Add other activists against fossil fuels.
“We all agree that the text is nonsense”
Union of Conscious Scientists
“We all agree the text is shitAfter examining the contents of the agreement in detail, the Union of Conscious Scientists stated clearly and forcefully: “The document completely ignores scientific facts.” Pam PearsonDirector of the ‘Cryosphere Climate Initiative’ platform. Joeri Rogeri, The researcher at Imperial College also argued: This agreement will mean the “death” of the 1.5 degree target and this will lead the world into a future of unprecedented extreme climate conditions.