Breaking Boundaries: COP28's Remarkable Strides Beyond COP27

Climate change stands as the defining challenge of our era. The COP28 UN Climate Change Conference held in Dubai was the largest of its kind and it marked the conclusion of the first ‘global stock-take’ of the world’s efforts to address climate change under the Paris Agreement.

Notably, COP28 stands out by incorporating assertive statements regarding the energy transition and fossil fuels in its final text—a noteworthy accomplishment that eluded the previous 27 COPs. The outcomes from both the Action Agenda and the final negotiated statement, known as the "UAE Consensus," have not only surpassed initial expectations but have also laid a robust foundation for accelerated progress in the coming years. These achievements signal a significant stride towards addressing climate change and striving to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C.