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** COP 28: A strong start, but many hurdles remain
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We’re nearly halfway through COP 28 and a lot has happened—though some will argue, not enough. On the one hand, we’ve seen nearly 200 countries come together on a historic deal ([link removed]) to help the world’s most vulnerable regions tackle the irreversible impacts of climate disaster. On the other hand, questions loom around the global stocktake ([link removed]) and whether the final agreement will include the phase-out or phase-down of fossil fuels. It can be hard to keep up with developments, but we’ve got you covered.
Tune in to the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (IISD-ENB) Halfway Point Webinar ([link removed]) tomorrow, where experts will share an easy-to-grasp summary of what’s happening, with time for questions at the end.
In the meantime, check out our Inside COP 28 ([link removed]) hub, with helpful FAQs ([link removed]) , expert analysis on emerging developments, and links to our COP 28 side events. ([link removed]) Plus, remember to bookmark the IISD-ENB COP 28 page ([link removed]) , where you can find daily reports on the negotiations, summaries of what was being discussed “in the corridors,” and photographs of everything from sweaty policy-maker huddles to civil society demonstrations.
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IISD expert Jeffrey Qi on why the global stocktake matters
** New COP 28 insights from our experts:
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** Survival Guide for New and Lonely Climate Negotiators
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Climate negotiations continue at the same unrelenting pace as the climate impacts they hope to avert. This new guide ([link removed]) aims to support negotiators overwhelmed by the complexities of the subject and the process.
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** How the UNFCCC Can Tackle Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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In 2022, world governments provided a record USD 1.3 trillion in fossil fuel subsidies. COP 28 could be a turning point for action on this front—our experts reveal what needs to happen ([link removed]) .
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** Four Key Elements to Ensure an Effective Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)
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Discussions on the GGA have been advancing swiftly over the past 2 years, but some difficult conversations have been left to the last minute. Here’s what needs to happen ([link removed]) for it to succeed.
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** Advancing Resilient Food Systems, One Step at a Time
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A first-of-its-kind leaders’ declaration ([link removed]) gives long overdue recognition to the role of food systems in addressing climate change, but progress has stalled in the global stocktake decision text ([link removed]) . Our expert reflects on how climate, food security, and nutrition matter for our health ([link removed]) .
Keep checking back ([link removed]) and follow us on X ([link removed]) , LinkedIn ([link removed]) , and YouTube ([link removed]) , where our experts are sharing insights from the inside, all the way to the finish line.
** We’ve also been busy ramping up work outside of COP 28 on a number of sustainable development priorities:
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** Can Carbon Capture Help Reduce Global Emissions?
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New analysis ([link removed]) warns that carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology has a poor track record, capturing minimal emissions at high cost.
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** CETP Members Must Prioritize Clean Energy Finance
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While Clean Energy Transition Partnership members have made progress restricting international public finance for fossil fuels ([link removed]) , at COP 28, civil society is demanding ([link removed]) a shift of funds to clean energy.
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** France and Germany Formally Leaving the ECT–What Will the United Kingdom Do?
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A decision from the UK to leave the Energy Charter Treaty ([link removed]) (ECT) would be a boost to Europe’s energy transition, IISD’s Lukas Schaugg told Politico Pro ([link removed]) , with France, Germany, and Poland all formally exiting the treaty this month.
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** Unpacking The U.S. Foreign Pollution Fee Act
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Learn about ([link removed]) the complexities of the bill, concerns about its administrative challenges, excessive discretionary powers, and perceived emphasis on geopolitical interests over climate protection.
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** Parental Leave Policies Changing the Mining Sector
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Parental leave is critical to enabling women’s participation in the mining sector. A new brief from the IGF ([link removed]) analyzes policies and emerging trends in 12 countries.
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** Farmers Deserve Greater Say in Sustainability Standard Governance
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Farm and factory workers are at the heart of what sustainability standards do to improve value chains—so should they be given greater influence ([link removed]) over how they are governed?
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** Meeting Food and Nutritional Needs in a Changing Climate
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The need for food systems transformation is clear, but what does it mean in practice? These three policy measures ([link removed]) can help global leaders meet food and nutritional needs while building climate resilience.
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