Don’t Miss Out on COP28: Global Climate Discussions Kick Off in Dubai. Will Wealthy Nations Step Up and Fund the Fight Against Climate Change?

DUBAI-UAE-: Global climate discussions kicked off in Dubai on Thursday amidst global divisions and growing concerns about the fossil fuel industry’s influence. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, faces high stakes and controversy due to the host nation, the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.

Despite the immediate success of approving a blueprint for a fund aimed at assisting nations most affected by climate change, questions linger about whether wealthier countries, not obligated to contribute, will commit the necessary funds to make the initiative truly impactful. As countries navigate this two-week conference, the focus remains on steering the planet away from its perilous trajectory.

Over 100 world leaders are set to speak at the event on Friday and Saturday. Notable speakers include French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as outlined in a list provided by the Framework Convention on Climate Change.