COP28

Question 1

What

Answer 1

28th annual UN meeting where governments discuss how to limit and prepare for climate change

Question 2

Agreements

Answer 2

Phase out fossil fuels in a ‘just, orderly, and equitable manner’. 3x renewable energy capacity. Lots of money pledged.

Question 3

Issues

Answer 3

Unspecific language, no timescale, little compulsion (fines cheaper), little support

Question 4

UK

Answer 4

Supportive, mainly external action, Sunak spent more time on private jet than present, environmental minister flown back during

Question 5

Pacific Island Nations

Answer 5

Out of room for decisions, most affected by sea level rise, <1% greenhouse gas emissions

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UAE

Answer 6

Controversial host, oil company run by leader announced production increase, read COP office emails, discussed oil and gas deals

Question 7

China

Answer 7

Biggest emitter, sent an envoy, unspecific, blocked some phase out talks, more cooperative than before

Question 8

Saudi Arabia

Answer 8

OPEC leader, key objector to strengthening wording, urged members and OPEC+ to reject