Speaking in response to the publication of the Global Stocktake at COP28, a comprehensive assessment of countries’ progress on the Paris Agreement goals and what needs to be done, Christian Aid’s Global Advocacy Lead Mariana Paoli said:
“Moves to delete text that would commit countries to a phase out of fossil fuels would amount to deleting the life chances of the worlds’ most climate vulnerable communities.”
“This moment is vital and will be the litmus test of COP28. We must accelerate plans to end fossil fuels, invest rapidly in renewable energy, and support a just transition that decarbonises the global economy.
It has also been reported that at least 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP28 negotiations, a near 400% increase on last year. Christian Aid’s Global Advocacy Lead Mariana Paoli said:
“You wouldn't let the tobacco lobby influence a health conference or arms dealers through the doors at a peace conference. So why let the fossil fuel lobby try to commandeer a climate conference? It must stop; people and the planet deserve better.”
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Notes to editors:
Christian Aid has spokespeople at COP28 in Dubai. Please contact Joe Ware (also at COP28) at jware@christian-aid.org for bids.
