The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai focused on efforts to limit global surface temperature to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. A key issue of contention was the use of fossil fuels, which is a main cause of global warming and climate change. Many countries are pushing for a decrease in fossil fuel use, and one proposed approach is to triple clean energy production by 2030. The meeting also saw discussions about the agreement pushed by the European Union, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, aiming to support a threefold increase in clean energy production and reduce the production of fossil fuels. The international community has pledged to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with an emphasis on cutting back on the use of fossil fuels. Scientific data suggests that limiting global surface temperature to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius requires an immediate reduction in fossil fuel use. However, there are ongoing debates on whether to gradually reduce or set a clear timetable for ending the use of fossil fuels. The host country of the COP28 meeting, the United Arab Emirates, has faced scrutiny due to its status as an oil-producing nation. The president of COP28 sparked controversy by stating that there is no scientific evidence to support ending the use of fossil fuels, which led to backlash from affected island nations and calls for greater responsibility in addressing global warming. Despite the complexity of the issue, over 100 countries have expressed support for ending the use of fossil fuels, and activists have called for an end to the use of fossil fuels citing health problems caused by the climate crisis. The president of COP28 has clarified that his remarks on scientific evidence were misinterpreted, and emphasized the importance of science in the conference’s strategic principles.
Efforts by the international community to find ways to limit global surface temperature to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius continued at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
One of the hottest and most controversial issues at this meeting was Will he set guidelines for the use of fossil fuels. Which is the main cause leading to global warming and the climate change crisis?
Many countries, including the United Nations, are pushing for the world to end the use of fossil fuels. Some countries suggest that Reduce the use of this type of fuel. One of the latest approaches proposed by member countries is to Triple clean energy production by 2030.
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During the meeting “Carrying the Just, Fair and Orderly Energy Transition” as part of the COP28 meeting on Saturday, December 2.
Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, president of the COP, announced his campaign for an agreement to triple clean energy production by 2030, that is, within the next seven years. Before the meeting COP28 president
It also states that a total of 117 countries have now endorsed the proposal. Ready to call on different nations that are being considered, certify the agreement as soon as possible
What is the agreement that the COP28 hosts are calling on nations to sign? It is an agreement that is being pushed by the European Union, the United States and the hosts of the conference, the United Arab Emirates.
It is an agreement that offers the international community to support a threefold increase in the production of clean energy or renewable energy as a way of reducing the proportion of production of different types of fossil fuel such as coal, crude oil and natural gas.
These fuels lead to a reduction in the carbon dioxide that is released, which is the main component of greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere.
What are greenhouse gases Greenhouse gases It is a gas that can absorb and store heat that radiates from the earth. which has the effect of causing the world’s temperature to rise Gases in this group include Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFC), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
But the gas that scientists focus on is carbon dioxide. This is because this gas accounts for up to 70 percent of the total greenhouse gases. As well as the amount released is the highest Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere longer. causing the greatest impact on climate change on Earth
That is why the international community has pledged to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. to prevent global surface temperatures from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels at COP21 in Paris, France in 2015.
One method that many believe will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions is The use of fossil fuels, which are responsible for huge carbon dioxide emissions, must be reduced or phased out. Scientific data shows that if it is possible to limit the global surface temperature to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, the world must immediately cut off the use of fossil fuels.
Setting guidelines for reducing or ending the production and use of fossil fuels is a hot agenda item at the COP, especially this year. This makes a draft agreement to triple the speed of clean energy production that the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the EU are pushing for approval. Therefore, it is considered one way of transitioning to clean energy in order to gradually “reduce” the proportion of production and use of fossil fuels to reach the goal of limiting global temperatures.
At the same time, in addition to pushing other countries The draft agreement has not been certified or signed yet. Sultan al-Jaber The chairman of the meeting also called on oil and natural gas producers to adapt in line with the goal of keeping global temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Although the host of the COP28 meeting has come out to offer guidelines for reducing the use of fossil energy. Amidst the debate about whether to gradually Reduce or set a clear timetable for ending the use of fossil fuels.
However, even before the start of the meeting Many parties have always questioned the suitability of the United Arab Emirates to host COP28. This is due to its status as an oil producing nation with interests in the industry.
Most recently, yesterday, December 3, the Guradian news agency came out to expose the president of the COP28 meeting who had previously said that “phasing out” the use of fossil fuels has no scientific evidence to warrant the it will help to achieve the goal of reducing global temperature Not more than 1.5 degrees in fact.
The president of the COP28 meeting said this issue during an online meeting on 21 November “There is no evidence to confirm that phasing out the use of fossil fuels will help the world reach its goal of limiting global surface temperatures- wide to 1.5 degrees Celsius. He also said that phasing out the use of fossil fuels is not the path to sustainable development. Unless you want to take the world back to the Stone Age.
There is much concern for such a designation. Especially when finding a way for the international community It was recognized that putting an end to the use of fossil fuels is one of the important agendas of this meeting. Furthermore, this goal is considered an important milestone in reducing global surface temperatures according to the Paris Agreement.
More than 100 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean have now expressed their support for ending the use of fossil fuels. As for the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas, the United States, I also accepted the termination.
However, the debate over whether to reduce or end the use of fossil fuels remains a complex issue. Because there has not yet been a definition that all parties agree on.
The COP28 host’s statement that there is no scientific evidence to support ending the use of fossil fuels has drawn the attention of the island nation. which is greatly affected by the global warming crisis which is causing sea levels to rise.
After The Guardian revealed the position of the COP28 president on ending the use of fossil fuels this morning local time. During the press conference of the Alliance of Small Island States at COP28.
Tina Stage, the climate representative of the Marshall Islands, reiterated on behalf of the coalition that ending the use of fossil fuels is also an important goal to keep global temperatures above 1.5 degrees Celsius, especially for island nations. It is a low-lying area and extremely vulnerable due to rising sea levels due to global warming.
In addition, representatives of the island alliance said that COP28 presidents must take responsibility for ensuring that the world can keep global surface temperature increases within their limits. As previously stated, achieving a temperature limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius in The “ultimate goal”, from the perspective of the island nation alliance, is to End the use of fossil fuels
Meanwhile, outside the meeting place A number of Japanese activists were also wearing Pikachu costumes. Popular animated characters from Pokemon. with signs with messages like “Goodbye fossil fuels” or “No coal and natural gas.”
He came out to call on the meeting to agree to end the use of fuels that produce huge amounts of carbon dioxide.
In addition, medical personnel have also called for an end to the use of fossil fuels. The world’s population is increasingly exposed to health problems caused by the climate crisis. Be it very hot weather breathing problems caused by air pollution The president of COP28 recently spoke about what The Guardian has revealed.
Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, president of COP28, responded to a report by The Gurdian news agency that he stated that scientific evidence did not confirm that ending the use of fossil fuels would allow the world to keep warming below 1.5 degree Celsius, and said this was a misinterpretation. Because he has said that on several occasions Science is the foundation of the strategic principles of COP28.
The president of COP28 also said that this was an attempt to underline what the United Arab Emirates was trying to convey as the host of the conference.
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