COP28 ends with agreement on fossil fuels, but reservations remain

PT updates from COP28 COP28: Why two Nigerian agencies signed MoU in Dubai – Official   Nigerians, in the past week, criticised the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for signing the MoU in Dubai. Read More... At COP28 in Dubai, Nigeria calls for equity in tackling climate crisis "Any durable solution must be based on cooperative fairness," said Balarabe Lawal Nigeria's Minister of Environment who delivered the speech on behalf of the president. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   What do you think about our editorial on Why Nigeria's insecurity is intractable? Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. COP28: Over 150 countries endorse UAE declaration on Agric food systems in Dubai The COP28 official described the endorsement as a "historic moment" for food systems and Agriculture at the ongoing climate change summit in Dubai. COP28: New draft deal calls for fossil fuel transition The draft communique of COP28, published Wednesday morning, includes much stronger language on moving away from the dirtiest sources of energy. COP28: Nigeria rejects calls to phase out fossil fuels COP28: Nigeria rejects call to phase out fossil fuels Nigerian government says the call for phase-out of fossil fuels is unfair to Nigeria. UPDATED: COP28: World leaders adopt decision to transition from fossil fuels "Transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in keeping with the science," the adopted text said. COP28: Cross River, Oando sign MoU on wind energy The Cross River Government has entered into a partnership with Oando Clean Energy on provision of wind power in the state. COP28 ends with agreement on fossil fuels, but reservations remain United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says limiting global heating to 1.5°C will be impossible without the phase-out of fossil fuels. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! www.premiumtimesng.com Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.