The Cop28 president told a shocking lie about fossil fuels – and he’s wrong about climate economics too

For months Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the Cop28 climate negotiations in Dubai, has been insisting that there is no conflict with his day job, chief executive of the Un

More than 1,000 climate scientists urge public to become activists

Wolfgang Cramer’s first involvement with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was in the 90s. He worked on the second assessment report, delivered in 1995, which affirmed the science of anthropogenic climate breakdown.

Al Jaber says comments claiming there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels were ‘misinterpreted’ – Cop28

Wrapping up another day of Cop28 in Dubai, the main event was Sultan Al Jaber, the summit president, calling a surprise press conference.

Fossil fuel firms should volunteer to help vulnerable countries, says Spanish minister

If fossil fuel companies are serious about tackling the climate crisis, they could contribute to funds for poor and vulnerable countries stricken by its effects, Spain’s environment minister has said.

Martin Rowson on the Cop28 summit – cartoon

 Illustration: Martin Rowson/The Guardian

‘A matter of survival’: India’s unstoppable need for air conditioners

For Muskan, the arrival of summer in Delhi is the “beginning of hell”. As temperatures in her cramped, densely populated east Delhi neighbourhood often soar above 45C (113F), she dreams of only one thing: air conditioning.

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels to hit record high

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached record levels again in 2023, as experts warned that the projected rate of warming had not improved over the past two years.

UK likely to miss Paris climate targets by wide margin, analysis shows

The UK government is likely to miss its targets under the Paris climate agreement by a wide margin, analysis shows, dealing a devastating blow

Jim Chalmers open to clean energy investment reforms pushed by super funds

Jim Chalmers has signalled the Albanese government is open to considering sweeping reforms being championed by industry superannuation funds to unlock billions in private capital to fund Australia’s clean energy transition.

❗Emissions Still Rising, ‘Carbon Bombs’ Risk Another 86B Tonnes, as COP28 Talks Flooded by Fossil Lobbyists

COP28: the “Alterra” fund will mobilise $250 billion for climate action by 2030

At the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the creation of Alterra, an investment vehicle that aims to mobilise $250 billion by 2030 to support climate action in the countries of the South.

COP28: in Dubai, the OECD calls for “reimagining transport in African cities”

In sub-Saharan Africa, CO2 emissions from transport rose by 75% between 2000 and 2016, including a 153% increase in cities in Ghana, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

DRC: at the COP28, Rawbank announces $20m for biodiversity and clean energy

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the commercial bank Rawbank is to provide $20 million to finance the energy transition and forest protection.

COP28: 15 women out of 133 heads of state, a bad signal for the gender and climate

Gender inequality is one of the shortcomings of the 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28).

COP28: commitments of $1.7 billion in favour of biodiversity by 2025

Brazilian head of state Lula da Silva and the COP28 presidency have announced a commitment of $1.7 billion from the international community.

COP28: climate action for health, the States make a commitment in Dubai

"A declaration on health and climate. It's about time, at a time when climate change is increasingly threatening human physical, mental and physiological health.

COP28: 9 countries join the African Battery Value Chain Project

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia alone hold almost 80% of the world's cobalt reserves. These large reserves position Africa at the forefront of the growing market for electric batteries, for which cobalt is the basic raw material.

COP28: a leadership platform to accelerate climate adaptation in Africa

The African Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) was the focus of discussions at the high-level panel on financing adaptation to climate change in Africa.

COP28: France and the EU pledge $50 million for ecosystem management in Congo

While the Three Basins Summit in Brazzaville ended without any major announcements last October, the Congo is delighted that France, the European Union (EU) and other development partners committed to the sustainable management of ecosystems have pledged a further $50 bill

COP28: the “Alterra” fund will mobilise $250 billion for climate action by 2030

At the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the creation of Alterra, an investment vehicle that aims to mobilise $250 billion by 2030 to support climate action in the countries of the South.