“Will The UAE Presidency Succeed In Securing Tangible Climate Wins At COP28?”

2nd November 2023 - CHEC Youth Advisor Abhiir Bhalla for Outlook

CHEC Youth Advisor Abhiir Bhalla gives his take on the UAE Presidency at COP28. An excerpt can be found below:

“Even with talks being nearly a month away, the conference has been the topic of much controversy and debate in climate circles. Be it policymakers, youth activists, non-profits, or even amongst companies and governments, stakeholders have had varied perspectives, soliciting optimism and criticism, with expectations riding high nonetheless.

The first ‘global stocktake’, mandated by the Paris Agreement, is expected to be conducted at the COP28 to check the progress of countries with reference to their commitments. It will likely be polarising, given that countries are already aware they are off-course and are yet to find common consensus on the way forward. Meanwhile, the US has refused to pay historical reparations to developing countries for its emissions during its developmental journey, and this is likely to inspire other developed countries.”

This article originally was published on Outlook’s webpage and can be found here.