Sultan Al Jaber, president of the ongoing COP28 summit, has drawn flak for his comment on fossil fuels. According to a media report, Al Jaber said that there was 'no science' to demonstrate that phasing out fossil fuels will achieve the global climate goals.

COP28 president's 'no science to justify oil phase-out' statement causes alarm

This year’s COP28 Summit is currently underway in the UAE, and it has been riddled with controversies right from the word go. On November 21, Al Jaber—who happens to be the president and host of the Dubai-based COP28 as well as the CEO of the United Arab Emirates’ state oil company, Adnoc, set the cat among the pigeons with a string of incendiary comments that didn’t go down well with international climate activists.

UAE leader holds damage control conference after making ‘no-science’ fossil claim

COP28 President is facing backlash from climate activist over his comments on fossil fuels. Al Jaber says that there is no science behind phase out of fossil fuels.

COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber under fire over fossil fuel remark

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni was spotted using an 'anxiety' mobile cover during the COP28 Summit in Dubai. The phone cover has statements that can be supportive to a person suffering from anxiety.

Italy PM Meloni sports 'anxiety' phone cover during COP28

Tanzania President has cut short his trip to the COP28 summit in Dubai after disaster struck back home. Deadly landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainfall has claimed over 60 lives and injured over 100.

Africa | Tanzania floods claims 63 lives, 116 injured; President cuts short COP28 visit | WION

Maldives President Muizzu says that India has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from the island nation. Muizzu made these remarks following engagements on the sidelines of COP28 climate summit with the Indian officials.

Maldives: Pres Muizzu says India troops agreed to withdraw, India officials say discussions still on

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Sunday cancelled a planned trip to the Middle East to focus on talks over a hole in Germany's 2024 budget and said he was "very optimistic" a solution would be found. The economy minister was due to fly to Dubai on Monday evening to attend COP28 and then to Oman, Israel and Saudi Arabia but was asked by the chancellor to postpone the trip, a spokesperson said.

Germany's Habeck cancels Middle East COP28 trip to focus on budget talks

Leaders from nearly 120 nations vowed to triple the world's renewable energy capacity within the next seven years at COP28 summit in Dubai. The development has emerged as a collective push to shift away from fossil fuels and advance towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 despite the fact that major oil producers, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran, and China, have opted not to join the initiative.

COP28 summit in Dubai makes breakthrough over renewable fuels. But there is a catch

New data from the Climate Trace project shows that electricity generation in China and India, along with oil and gas production in the US, has driven the most significant increases in global greenhouse gas emissions since the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2015.

Surge in greenhouse gas emissions points to China, US, and India as primary culprits: Data

As delegations of around 200 nations have gathered to discuss the issues surrounding climate. A lot of climate activists across nations are staging demonstrations against climate inaction - around 25,000 people gathered in Belgian capital, Brussels.

COP28: Thousands protest in Belgium, demand action against climate inaction; 'There is no planet B'

In line with a global initiative to reduce emissions that fuel climate change, the Biden administration unveiled final regulations on Saturday that aim to severely restrict methane emissions from the US oil and gas industry. US officials unveiled the regulations, which had been in the works for two years, during the COP28 climate change conference held in Dubai.

COP28 UAE: US unveils strategy at COP 28 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from gas and oil

COP28 President's fossil fuel claim causes outcry

Amid the COP28 summit, a report says electricity generated in China, India and US as well as oil and gas production have produced the biggest spike in global greenhouse gas emissions.

India, China & US biggest Greenhouse gas emittors, says report; Satellite tracking displays reality

Amid the COP28 Summit, a Climate Trace report says electricity generated in China and India as well as oil and gas production in the US have produced the biggest spike in global greenhouse gas emissions since 2015.

'Climate trace' project releases data on global warming

India and China, two major economies and top coal consumers in the world, on Saturday (Dec 2) abstained from a pledge taken by 118 countries on the sidelines of the annual UN climate summit (COP28).

COP28: India, China abstain from renewable power pledge, 118 nations sign up

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no other way to curb global warming.

UN chief, COP28 President clash over future of fossil fuels

The United Arab Emirates, host of COP-28, announced a US$30 billion commitment to an investment fund called ALTÉRRA. The privately managed fund aims to mobilise US$250 billion globally by 2030 and be the largest of its kind, geared towards climate investments and transform emerging markets and developing economies.

UAE launches new $30 billion climate investment fund at COP28

It appears that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is well-versed with the internet sub-culture as she posted a selfie with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on her official Instagram account on Friday (Dec 1).

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's 'Melodi' selfie with Indian PM Narendra Modi breaks internet

As the world faces the Triple Planetary Crisis of pollution, climate crisis and biodiversity loss; global conversations at forums like COP28 play a pivotal role in discussing positive interventions.

COP28: Five passionate environmentalists who are restoring India's biodiversity tirelessly

The COP28 Summit has started on a grim note in Dubai. This year 2023 is set to become the hottest year on record climate in 2023. Months before the end of the year we can already declare that 2023 is the hottest here recorded in human history.

India, UAE are partners in green, prosperous future, COP28 will boost climate action: PM Modi

As world leaders convene in Dubai for COP 28, discussing climate change in the comfort of private jets and lavish venues, Kenya battles a harsh reality. The nation, contributing less than 0.1% to global emissions, faces devastating floods and severe droughts, with lives lost and thousands displaced. This stark contrast highlights the gap between global climate talks and the urgent, life-threatening challenges faced by countries like Kenya.

Gravitas: Kenya climate crisis rages on as world leaders Cop-out

In an exclusive conversation, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav tells Vikram Chandra about India's expectations from the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

Expectations for the COP 28 Summit in Dubai

Day 2 of the 28th Annual UN Climate Summit begins with discussions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and effectively combat climate change will continue over the next two weeks. World leaders gathered for a family photo on the first day of the Leader Summit.

COP28 Summit: Indian PM stresses on use of hydrogen as alternate fuel

COP28 climate summit head Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber notched a win on the first official day of talks in Dubai, with the adoption of an agreement to set up a "loss and damage" fund to help developing nations.

COP28 Summit: Climate aid fund established on first day of Dubai summit

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