COP28 pushes to triple clean energy by 2030

Efforts by the international community to find ways to limit global surface temperatures to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius continued at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. United Arab Emirates

One of the hottest and most controversial issues at this meeting was It will set guidelines for the use of fossil fuels. Which is the main cause that leads to global warming and the climate change crisis?

Many countries, including the United Nations, are pushing for the world to end the use of fossil fuels. Some countries suggest that Reduce the use of this type of fuel. One of the latest approaches proposed by member countries is Triple the production of clean energy by 2030.

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During the meeting “Fast-tracking the Just, Equitable & Orderly Energy Transition” as part of the COP28 meeting on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, president of the COP, announced his push for an agreement to triple clean energy production by 2030, that is, within the next seven years. Ahead of the COP28 meeting president

It also states that A total of 117 countries have now endorsed the proposal. Ready to call on various nations that are being considered, certify the agreement as quickly as possible

What is the agreement that COP28 hosts are calling on nations to sign? It is an agreement being pushed by the European Union, the United States and the conference’s hosts, the United Arab Emirates.

It is an agreement that proposes to the international community to support the increase of clean energy production or renewable energy by 3 times as a way to reduce the proportion of production of various types of fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil and natural gas.

These fuels lead to a reduction in the release of carbon dioxide, the main component of greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere.

What are greenhouse gases? Greenhouse gases It is a gas that can absorb and store heat radiating from the earth. which has the effect of causing the world’s temperature to rise Gases in this group include Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFC), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).

But the gas that scientists focus on is carbon dioxide This is because this gas accounts for up to 70 percent of the total amount of greenhouse gases. In addition to the amount released being the highest Carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere longer. causing the greatest impact on climate change on Earth

This is why the international community has promised to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. to prevent global surface temperatures from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels at COP21 in Paris, France in 2015.

One approach that many believe will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions is The use of fossil fuels, which are responsible for massive carbon dioxide emissions, must be reduced or phased out. Scientific data indicates that if it is possible to limit the global surface temperature to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, The world must immediately cut off fossil fuel use.

Setting guidelines for reducing or ending the production and use of fossil fuels is a hot agenda at the COP, especially this year. This makes a draft agreement to triple the pace of clean energy production that the UAE, US and EU push for approval. Therefore, it is considered one way to transition to clean energy in order to gradually “reduce” the proportion of production and use of fossil fuels to achieve the goal of limiting global temperature.

At the same time, in addition to pushing other countries The draft agreement has not yet been certified and signed. Sultan al-Jaber The meeting chairman also called on oil and natural gas producers to adapt in line with the goal of keeping global temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Although the host of the COP28 meeting has come out to propose guidelines for reducing the use of fossil energy. Amidst the debate about whether to gradually Reduce or set a clear time frame for ending the use of fossil fuels.

However, even before the start of the meeting Many parties have always questioned the suitability of the United Arab Emirates to host COP28. This is due to its status as an oil producing nation with interests in the industry.

Most recently, yesterday, Dec. 3, The Guradian news agency came out to expose the president of the COP28 meeting who had previously said that “phasing out” the use of fossil fuels has no scientific evidence to guarantee that it will help achieve the goal of lowering global temperatures. Really not more than 1.5 degrees.

The president of the COP28 meeting stated this issue during an online meeting on 21 November that “There is no evidence to confirm that A phase-out of fossil fuel use will help the world reach its goal of limiting global surface temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius. He also stated that phasing out the use of fossil fuels is not the path to sustainable development. Unless you want to take the world back to the Stone Age.

Such a designation has many concerned. Especially when finding a way for the international community Acknowledged that ending the use of fossil fuels is one of the important agendas of this meeting. Moreover, this goal is considered an important milestone in reducing global surface temperature according to the Paris Agreement.

More than 100 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean have now expressed their support for ending the use of fossil fuels. As for the world’s largest oil and natural gas producer, the United States, I also accepted the termination.

However, the debate over whether to reduce or end the use of fossil fuels remains a complex issue. Because there has not yet been a definition that all parties agree on.

COP28 hosts’ statement that there is no scientific evidence to support an end to fossil fuel use has drawn the ire of the island nation. which is greatly affected by the global warming crisis that causes sea levels to rise.

After The Guardian revealed the COP28 president’s stance on ending the use of fossil fuels today morning local time. During the press conference of the Alliance of Small Island States at COP28.

Tina Stage, Marshall Islands climate representative, reiterated on behalf of the coalition that Ending the use of fossil fuels is also an important goal to keep global temperatures above 1.5 degrees Celsius, especially for island nations. It is a low-lying area and is extremely fragile due to rising sea levels due to global warming.

In addition, representatives from the island alliance stated that The presidents of COP28 must take responsibility for ensuring that the world can keep global surface temperature rises within their limits. As previously stated, achieving a temperature limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius is The “ultimate goal”, from the point of view of the island nation alliance, is Ending the use of fossil fuels

Meanwhile, outside the meeting place A number of activists from Japan also wore Pikachu costumes. Popular animated characters from Pokémon. with signs with messages such as “Goodbye fossil fuels” or “No coal and natural gas.”

Came out to call on the meeting to agree to end the use of fuels that produce enormous amounts of carbon dioxide.

In addition, medical personnel have also called for an end to the use of fossil fuels. The world’s population is increasingly vulnerable to health problems caused by the climate crisis. Whether it’s very hot weather respiratory problems which is caused by air pollution The president of COP28 recently spoke about what The Guardian has revealed.

Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, president of COP28, responded to a report by The Gurdian news agency that he had stated that there was no scientific evidence confirming that Ending the use of fossil fuels would allow the world to keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. He said this was a misinterpretation. Because he had said on many occasions that Science is the foundation of COP28’s strategic principles.

The COP28 president also said this was an attempt to underplay what the UAE was trying to communicate as host of the conference.