Coverage dated November 26, 2023 to November 30, 2023

COP28 Climate Summit: Disaster Fund Agreed, but Stark Divisions on Fossil Fuels

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Hydrocarbon-rich host UAE wants phase-down, not phase-out of fossil fuelsridg

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Nov 27, 2023
As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won’t attend climate talks
Headline from Courthouse News Service ·
Nov 28, 2023
What to know about UN COP28 climate summit set to be held in Dubai
Headline from Al Jazeera ·
Nov 29, 2023Newest
COP28 Climate Summit: Disaster Fund Agreed, but Stark Divisions on Fossil Fuels
Headline from Voice of America ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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NBC New York
UAE reportedly planned to use COP28 climate summit to lobby for oil and gas deals (opens NBC New York)
Published Nov 26, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
COP28 will be held in Dubai, with scores of world leaders and government ministers from nearly 200 countries expected to attend.
The Conversation US
COP28: inside the United Arab Emirates, the oil giant hosting 2023 climate change summit (opens The Conversation US)
Published Nov 26, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
UAE will preside over talks to limit climate change – despite revelations it plans oil deals.
CBS News
Host of upcoming COP28 climate summit UAE planned to use talks to make oil deals, BBC reports (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 26, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The host of the upcoming COP28 climate summit, the United Arab Emirates, planned to use its role as an opportunity to try to make oil and gas deals with other countries, BBC News reported.
CBS News
Biden not planning to attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 26, 2023
CBS News's feed description
A recent report released by the Biden administration found current efforts to fight climate change are "insufficient."
Washington Times
As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won’t attend climate talks (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 27, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Dubai prepared to host the COP28 climate talks Tuesday as world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden signaled they would not be attending the negotiations that come during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war roiling the wider Middle East.
Al Jazeera
What to know about UN COP28 climate summit set to be held in Dubai (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 27, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Climate financing and reining in fossil fuels are to top the agenda of the 2023 climate change summit to be held in UAE.
CBS News
What to know about the COP28 climate summit: Who's going, who's not, and will it make a difference for the planet? (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 27, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
The Conversation US
COP28: four key issues that will dominate the latest UN climate summit (opens The Conversation US)
Published Nov 28, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
A COP regular worries about a conflicted host and a lack of trust.
Voice of America
Dubai Hosts COP28 Summit Amid Intensifying Climate Emergency (opens Voice of America)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
2023 set to be hottest year ever as scientists warn of irreversible and catastrophic climate change
Local News 8
What is COP28? The UN climate summit, explained (opens Local News 8)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of people are heading to Dubai in early December for COP28, the annual international climate summit convened by the United Nations. With time quickly running out to prevent fossil fuel pollution from causing irreversible harm, discussions between glob…
Oil Price
The Future of Fossil Fuels in the Spotlight at COP28 Climate Summit (opens Oil Price)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Oil Price's feed description
The debate about the future of fossil fuels is expected to take center stage at the COP28 climate summit starting in Dubai on Thursday
Wall Street Journal
Welcome to COP28, the U.N. Climate Conference Hosted by an Oil Giant (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The United Arab Emirates, site of the summit, is preparing to increase oil production.
Bloomberg
What Is COP28 and Why Is It Important? (opens Bloomberg)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Bloomberg's feed description
World leaders are due to gather for annual climate change talks in Dubai this week. On the agenda: the phase-down — or even phase-out — of fossil fuels, a global goal to help the world adapt to extreme weather events, standards for trading carbon emissions and a new fund to pay for the damage wreake…
The Guardian
What is Cop28 and why does it matter? (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 28, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
UN climate summit begins in Dubai on 30 November and will readdress finance for loss and damage
Carbon Brief
COP28 summit: Future of fossil fuels centre stage at climate talks (opens Carbon Brief)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Carbon Brief's feed description
Among the key decisions that nations must make at COP28 will be whether to agree to gradually ‘phase out’ consumption of fossil fuels
Deutsche Welle
COP28: What to expect from the UN climate summit – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
After a year of record temperatures, deadly floods and devastating wildfires, oil giant UAE is hosting world leaders Dubai in the annual UN summit to stave off climate catastrophe.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A showdown is brewing over money, oil and carbon. Here's what's at stake at the COP28 climate summit (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Nov 28, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
COP28 will be the biggest accountability moment for climate action in history, according to one global climate expert.
NBC News
COP28 summit: Future of fossil fuels center stage at climate talks (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 28, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The annual United Nations summit from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 is taking place as the world is poised to shatter another record for the hottest year in 2023.
The Conversation US
COP28: oil pushers scrape the barrel as critical climate talks begin in Dubai (opens The Conversation US)
Published Nov 28, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
The latest round of climate negotiations are due to start in Dubai. Here’s what you need to know.
Voice of America
COP28 Climate Summit: Disaster Fund Agreed, but Stark Divisions on Fossil Fuels (opens Voice of America)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Hydrocarbon-rich host UAE wants phase-down, not phase-out of fossil fuelsridg
PBS NewsHour
What to expect from COP28, UN climate summit opening in Dubai (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Nov 29, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The Middle East plays host to its second straight U.N. climate conference over the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new ways to keep the planet from heating too much by the end of the century.
New York Times
Fossil Fuels and Frustration at COP28 (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 29, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, is hosting this year’s climate summit.
UPI
COP28 climate summit kicks off in Dubai with disaster fund breakthrough (opens UPI)
Published Nov 29, 2023
UPI's feed description
The 28th United Nations climate summit, known as COP28, kicked off in Dubai on Thursday with an early breakthrough on a key agenda item: the establishment of a disaster fund for countries hit hardest by climate disaster.
The Conversation US
COP28 begins: 4 issues that will determine if the UN climate summit is a success, from methane to money (opens The Conversation US)
Published Nov 29, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
A veteran of UN climate talks lays out the top themes and their sticking points, including concerns about the host country’s oil interests.
Al-Monitor
COP28 opens in UAE amid intense scrutiny over fossil fuel links (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Al-Monitor's feed description
A breakthrough was made on the first day of the UN climate summit as world leaders established a loss and damage fund to help developing countries adapt to climate change.

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