COP28: Charting a Path to Sustainable Solutions in the Wake of Fossil Fuel Reduction Agreement

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The recently concluded COP28 in Dubai marked a historic turning point in the global commitment to combating climate change. Representatives from almost 200 countries reached a groundbreaking agreement to commence the reduction of global fossil fuel consumption. This unprecedented accord, a first-of-its-kind, signifies a paradigm shift that could herald the eventual end of the oil age. This paper examines the

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Colombia Chosen As Host Of 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference

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The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity has accepted Colombia’s offer to host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference, to be held from 21 October to 1 November 2024. The Conference encompasses the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), the Eleventh meeting of

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What COP28 Means for Climate Coverage

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Is the COP 28 agreement “a historic deal that will spell the eventual end of fossil fuels?” the Guardian’s Fiona Harvey asked. “Or will it be one more step on the road to hell?” The answer, Harvey astutely suggested, could well be both. The tension between those two outcomes is something journalists need to understand, scrutinize, and make clear to

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Nigeria Secures Over $300 Million in Commitments and Partnerships at COP28 for Energy Transition

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In a significant boost to its pursuit of energy transition, Nigeria has achieved remarkable success at COP28, securing over $300 million in commitments, support, and partnerships from various global stakeholders. The financial commitments and collaborative efforts span diverse sectors, underlining the international community’s recognition of Nigeria’s commitment to transitioning towards sustainable energy solutions. Representatives from nearly 200 countries had agreed

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COP28 Agreement Signals “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era

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The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed today with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just, and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance. In a demonstration of global solidarity, negotiators from nearly 200 Parties came together in Dubai with a

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Hon. Jamilu Katsina Commends Nigeria’s Participation at COP 28  

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The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Hon. Mohammed Jamilu Katsina, and member representing Faskari/ Kankara/Sabuwa Federal constituency of Katsina state, has commended Nigeria’s participation at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. He lauded the country’s commitment to addressing environmental challenges, particularly methane emissions. Speaking with newsmen

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Africa Seeks For Urgent Action On Climate Adaptation, Finance At COP28

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The African Group of negotiators is pressing for decisive and tangible actions to address the critical issues of climate adaptation, loss and damage, and finance, in the collective pursuit of a sustainable and equitable future for all. Specifically, the African Group has placed significant importance on establishing a robust Framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation, recognizing it as the

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Nations Strike Deal at COP28 to Transition Away From Fossil Fuels

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Representatives from nearly 200 countries agreed at the COP28 climate summit on Wednesday to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to avert the worst of climate change, a first of its kind deal signaling the eventual end of the oil age. The deal struck in Dubai after two weeks of hard-fought negotiations was meant to send a powerful signal

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Dare Akogun is a media innovator, strategic communication professional, and climate and energy transition journalist with over 11 years of impactful contributions to the media industry.