INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The COP28 summit in Dubai was a significant milestone in the global climate endeavor, concluding the inaugural global stocktake initiated at
COP26.This review is vital under the Paris Agreement, assessing global progress and spurring more ambitious climate plans.COP28 focused on
with countries not just agreeing on stronger climate actions but also showing how to implement them.Key decisions at COP28 included tripling
renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency improvement rates by 2030.Efforts intensified to reduce coal power usage, move away
from fossil fuels, and boost low-emission technologies like renewables and nuclear power.Reducing non-CO2 emissions, especially methane, by
2030 was also emphasized.However, consensus on these goals was hard.Many highlighted the lack of explicit fossil fuel phase-out plans, vague
and damage, especially for countries facing severe climate impacts.This highlighted the growing recognition of the need for stronger
financial and governance support for affected countries.Dr
transition, transforming climate finance, and prioritizing nature, people, and livelihoods in climate action.In essence, COP28 marked a
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