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Cop28
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
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Irish aid agencies condemn ‘utterly inadequate’ Cop29 deal that will worsen impacts of climate crisis on front lines
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
Explainer: 10 takeaways from Cop 29, a collective failure
Amid pressure from petrostates, Donald Trump’s looming US presidency, curtailed activism and continuing implementation difficulties, the progress was better than nothing - but way short of what is required
Cop29 deadlocked as new €250bn finance offer comes up short
‘There is no deal to come out of Baku that will not leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth, but we are within sight of a landing zone’
Cop29: UAE urges Saudi Arabia and others to honour fossil fuels pledge amid continuing impasse
Unprecedented public rebuke by Cop28 host comes as fuel producers try to derail transition promise made at last year’s talks
Climate talks enter final hours amid row over $1 trillion fund and China role
Vatican, Russia and Saudi Arabia voice concern over gender action plan aimed at supporting women affected by climate change
G20 helps lift mood at Cop29 climate talks
Message is ‘don’t leave Baku without a successful new finance goal’, says UN climate chief
Climate summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’ in addressing crisis, say former political leaders and scientists
Large scale of Cops summits now ‘beyond crazy’ says key participant, who could only justify flying to event because of being directly involved in scientific work
Disasters being supercharged by man-made climate change with no country spared, UN chief tells Cop29
2024 was ‘masterclass in climate destruction’, António Guterres tells global leaders
Ireland can play pivotal role in ensuring global food security while meeting challenge of an overheating planet
If Ireland delivers a credible food/health/climate strategy for the 2025 conferences it should open longer-term possibilities
Cop29: Can a bloated and cumbersome process undermined by self-interest deliver for our planet?
Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles
Climate policies point to ‘catastrophic rise’ in global temperature, says UN report
Rich countries told they must close ‘emissions gap’ before the key 1.5 degree target is lost
Funding uncertainty for climate-vulnerable countries may undermine a Cop29 agreement, says Ryan
Event’s critical issue ‘providing finance’ where African countries were being frozen out of private finance to help clean energy transition
John Kerry: Countries that fail to transition to clean energy are going to suffer economically
The US climate envoy on anger in developing countries over climate inequality, his reputation for being too positive, and conflict in the Middle East
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‘Ireland can be a bridge between Global North and the Global South. We have a lot of credibility’
Bogus myths of ‘defending the West’ rely on ancient, false sources of hate and conflict, President warns
‘To avert our gaze, as much of mainstream politics is doing, is a dereliction of our duty of care to our shared planet and its life forms,’ President says
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As Cop28 closed with a standing ovation, one country remained seated
It was the first time in almost 30 years fossil fuels were forced into the decision text. Here’s how it happened
Cop28 president says his firm will keep investing in oil
Sultan Al Jaber says UAE national oil and gas company Adnoc has to satisfy demand for fossil fuels
‘Fossil fuel lobbyists fought tooth and nail’ - Eamon Ryan on how agreement was reached at Cop 28
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Six key takeaways from Cop28: what did we learn about our overheating world?
The difficulties facing the world in responding to the climate crisis are now clearer as are the opportunities from decarbonising the planet
World leaders need to be ‘10 times more ambitious’ on climate change action, says Mary Robinson
Former president suggests clash with Cop28 president Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber may have helped give scientists more central role in event
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Cop28: World welcomes ‘historic’ agreement on shift away from fossil fuels, but climate campaigners remain sceptical
Compromise deal reached at UN climate talks in Dubai is ‘certainly not perfect, but it’s a significant step forward for the world,’ says Eamon Ryan
Coalition of the willing prevails on fossil fuel issue at Cop28
Summit sent a clear signal on ending use of fossil fuels but it remains to be seen if the worst offenders will pivot at the required scale to decarbonise
Cop28 deal is imperfect but significant progress for tackling the climate crisis
Deal reached after 30 years of climate summits faced colossal opposition from oil-producing countries
Cop28: Climate summit approves deal to transition away from fossil fuels
Climate deal approved by almost 200 countries is ‘historic package’ of measures, says Cop 28 president
Good cop, bad cop: what the Cop28 agreement says and what it means
The decision text from Cop28 has been greeted as ‘historic’ for a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels by some and as ‘weak and ineffectual’ by others
Cop28 deal ‘falls short’ by not committing to full phase-out of fossil fuels, says Mary Robinson
Climate groups raise concerns over need to fund transition from dirty to clean energy in developing countries
Another dismal day in Gaza but UN vote gives a glimmer of hope
Landmark deal struck at Cop28 to transition away from fossil fuels
‘High ambition coalition’ join forces with EU in attempt to rescue Cop28 climate talks
Negotiations stalled as proposed text issued quickly rejected because of weak language on phasing out fossil fuels
Cop28 explainer: The fossil fuel impasse
Countries battle to save climate deal after row over ending fossil fuels
Cop28: Australia, US and UK say they won’t sign draft agreement as opposition to UAE proposal hardens
Proposed decision would be ‘death certificate’ for small islands
Bar at Cop28 is so low Ireland’s climate story is seen as enviable
Ireland has the resources and policy foundations to set a shining example to others of national climate action
Cop28 thrown into crisis as ‘weak’ draft decision text rejected by EU and other countries
Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan says all references to phasing out fossil fuels were excised from previous iteration and replaced by vague language
Young climate activist from the Amazon thanks Ireland for opportunity to participate in Cop28
Taiss (13) is youngest delegate at UN climate gathering in Dubai
Cop28: UN targets agri-food industry with new climate recommendations
Ireland committed to continuing sustainable food production and becoming climate neutral as fast as possible, says Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue
Cop28: Special meeting aims for breakthrough accord on fossil fuel
Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber says time ‘to shift gears’ amid discord over phasing out of fuels such as coal
‘It was a robust conversation’: Mary Robinson on her ‘testy’ exchange with Cop28 president Sultan Al-Jaber
Mary Robinson and the lead negotiator at Cop28 had clashed online before the climate event
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