Cop28

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Young climate activist from the Amazon thanks Ireland for opportunity to participate in Cop28

Young climate activist from the Amazon thanks Ireland for opportunity to participate in Cop28

Taiss (13) is youngest delegate at UN climate gathering in Dubai

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 11 2023 - 16:07

Cop28: UN targets agri-food industry with new climate recommendations

Cop28: UN targets agri-food industry with new climate recommendations

Ireland committed to continuing sustainable food production and becoming climate neutral as fast as possible, says Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 11 2023 - 07:02

Cop28: Special meeting aims for breakthrough accord on fossil fuel

Cop28: Special meeting aims for breakthrough accord on fossil fuel

Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber says time ‘to shift gears’ amid discord over phasing out of fuels such as coal

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 11 2023 - 05:10

‘It was a robust conversation’: Mary Robinson on her ‘testy’ exchange with Cop28 president Sultan Al-Jaber

‘It was a robust conversation’: Mary Robinson on her ‘testy’ exchange with Cop28 president Sultan Al-Jaber

Mary Robinson and the lead negotiator at Cop28 had clashed online before the climate event

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 11 2023 - 00:15

If final Cop28 agreement refers to ‘fossil fuel phase-out’, it will be a historic day for the world

If final Cop28 agreement refers to ‘fossil fuel phase-out’, it will be a historic day for the world

IT Sunday: There are a record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at Cop28, pushing their usual myths

By Kevin O'SullivanSun Dec 10 2023 - 08:00

Cop28 heads into final 72 hours with mounting tensions over fossil fuels phase-out

Cop28 heads into final 72 hours with mounting tensions over fossil fuels phase-out

Failure to agree elimination would push planet ‘into climate breakdown’, summit hears

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Dec 09 2023 - 16:37

Ireland should lead world on phasing out fossil fuels, says climate council chair

Ireland should lead world on phasing out fossil fuels, says climate council chair

Climate rankings ‘disappointing’ but indications of improved national performance in 2024, says Marie Donnelly

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Dec 09 2023 - 15:00

Can Cop28 really pull the plug on fossil fuels? With five days left, Irish activists want action

Can Cop28 really pull the plug on fossil fuels? With five days left, Irish activists want action

Kevin O’Sullivan’s Dubai diary: Mary Robinson’s testy exchange with Cop president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber brings wider attention to a technical debate

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Dec 09 2023 - 07:00

Cop28 could achieve ‘unprecedented’ results, says climate summit president in upbeat message to delegates

Cop28 could achieve ‘unprecedented’ results, says climate summit president in upbeat message to delegates

Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber has appointed ministers, including Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, to break impasses as climate talks reach crunch point

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Dec 08 2023 - 18:17

Ireland drops six places in climate performance index due to ‘policy implementation failures’

Ireland drops six places in climate performance index due to ‘policy implementation failures’

Eamon Ryan says State must speed up implementation of climate policies ‘like never before’

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Dec 08 2023 - 16:29

Ireland to work with like-minded EU states over sanctions on ‘aggressive settlers’ in West Bank

Ireland to work with like-minded EU states over sanctions on ‘aggressive settlers’ in West Bank

Top priority remains getting the violence to stop, says Micheál Martin

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Dec 08 2023 - 15:33

Mary Robinson: fossil fuels must be urgently phased out with world at critical juncture

Mary Robinson: fossil fuels must be urgently phased out with world at critical juncture

Global leaders must uphold Paris Agreement target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, says Elders chairwoman UN climate talks

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Dec 08 2023 - 09:52

Cop28 leader urges nations to ‘come out of comfort zones’ to reach agreement

Cop28 leader urges nations to ‘come out of comfort zones’ to reach agreement

Climate crisis: Issue of fossil fuel use remains unresolved as country ministers join the talks on Friday

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 08:36

Civil society groups push for deadline in phasing out of fossil fuels at Cop28

Civil society groups push for deadline in phasing out of fossil fuels at Cop28

Cop28 latest: Groups want a global phase-out of all fossil fuels by 2050 at the latest, with rapid decline in use by 2030

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Dec 07 2023 - 13:29

How an Irish ‘virtual food bank’ is redistributing surplus food sustainably in Europe

How an Irish ‘virtual food bank’ is redistributing surplus food sustainably in Europe

Social enterprise FoodCloud’s app is used to redistribute one million meals weekly and it will soon expand into Kenya

By Sylvia ThompsonThu Dec 07 2023 - 12:33

The Irish Times view on the Cop28 summit: a deal to phase out fossil fuels is vital

The Irish Times view on the Cop28 summit: a deal to phase out fossil fuels is vital

Climate collapse is already underway, as shown by global heating and the resulting wildfires, floods, crop failures, mass migration and climate-related conflicts

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 20:00

Cop28: Countries accused of putting forward ‘grab bag of wish lists’

Cop28: Countries accused of putting forward ‘grab bag of wish lists’

Range of options on ‘phase-out’ of fossil fuels in documentation, including global stocktake, handed over to Cop28 president

By Kevin O'SullivanWed Dec 06 2023 - 19:00

Cop28 Explainer: What is the global stocktake – and why does it matter?

Cop28 Explainer: What is the global stocktake – and why does it matter?

It’s one of the better outcomes of the 2015 Paris Agreement as it is an obligatory report card of global climate action

By Kevin O'SullivanWed Dec 06 2023 - 16:15

How Gaza has become a critical issue for climate activism: ‘No climate justice without peace’

How Gaza has become a critical issue for climate activism: ‘No climate justice without peace’

As world leaders meet for Cop28 , the loose collection of movements are divided on whether or how to take a stand on the conflict

By Ajit Niranjan, Damien Gayle and Nina LakhaniWed Dec 06 2023 - 11:35

This year will be the hottest on record, scientists say

This year will be the hottest on record, scientists say

November 2023 was the warmest November on record globally, 0.85C above the 1991-2020 average

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 08:14

Global ‘tipping points’ study finds humanity on disastrous trajectory

Global ‘tipping points’ study finds humanity on disastrous trajectory

Speed at which we phase out fossil fuels and develop zero-carbon solutions will shape future of billions of people, comprehensive report finds

By Kevin O'SullivanWed Dec 06 2023 - 00:15

Cop 28: Focus on ‘global stocktake’ as countries push for phase-out of fossil fuels

Cop 28: Focus on ‘global stocktake’ as countries push for phase-out of fossil fuels

‘When 1.5 degrees is your North Star, fossil phase-out is inevitable,’ Eamon Ryan tells meeting in Dubai

By Kevin O'SullivanTue Dec 05 2023 - 18:14

Fossil fuel lobbyists attending Cop28 in record numbers, analysis shows

Fossil fuel lobbyists attending Cop28 in record numbers, analysis shows

‘What chance do we have if our voices are suffocated by the influence of big polluters?’

By Kevin O'SullivanTue Dec 05 2023 - 17:46

Mary Robinson reiterates call for fossil fuel phase-out based on science

Mary Robinson reiterates call for fossil fuel phase-out based on science

First response to controversy over testy exchange with Cop28 president comes via X

By Kevin O'SullivanTue Dec 05 2023 - 14:02

McEntee says motion of confidence over handling of Dublin riots and violence is a ‘distraction’

McEntee says motion of confidence over handling of Dublin riots and violence is a ‘distraction’

Government expects to win confidence motion in relation to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee comfortably with support of some Independent TDs

By Jennifer Bray and Kevin O'SullivanTue Dec 05 2023 - 11:20

Global financial system ‘literally underpins the fossil fuel industry’ – Irish climate activist Lorna Gold

Global financial system ‘literally underpins the fossil fuel industry’ – Irish climate activist Lorna Gold

State is leading global effort to put in place sustainable finance, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

By Kevin O'Sullivan in DubaiTue Dec 05 2023 - 11:04

Ryan says proposal that profits from fossil fuel companies be diverted into clean energy investments is gaining traction

Ryan says proposal that profits from fossil fuel companies be diverted into clean energy investments is gaining traction

Proposal put forward by Ireland with EU support would helping to de-risk investment in renewable energy in developing countries

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 04 2023 - 19:06

Cop28 president’s ‘no science’ comment is summit’s ‘mask-off’ moment - but potential for major outcome remains

Cop28 president’s ‘no science’ comment is summit’s ‘mask-off’ moment - but potential for major outcome remains

What is most disturbing about Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber’s exchange with Mary Robinson over phasing out fossil fuels is his view is at such variance with science

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 04 2023 - 13:49

Eamon Ryan to stay on at Cop28 as vote pairing agreed for McEntee’s no-confidence motion

Eamon Ryan to stay on at Cop28 as vote pairing agreed for McEntee’s no-confidence motion

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore agrees to pair in Tuesday’s vote

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Dec 04 2023 - 12:40

Al Gore: Fossil fuels phase-out deal would be 'one of the most significant events in history of humanity'

Al Gore: Fossil fuels phase-out deal would be 'one of the most significant events in history of humanity'

Climate crisis: Putting a fossil fuel company CEO in charge of Cop28 is ‘totally ridiculous’, says former US vice-president

By Oliver Milman in DubaiMon Dec 04 2023 - 06:55

Eamon Ryan denies split in Coalition over how to phase out fossil fuels

Eamon Ryan denies split in Coalition over how to phase out fossil fuels

Carbon-capture and storage technologies to be deployed to meet climate targets, Ryan confirms

By Kevin O'SullivanSun Dec 03 2023 - 14:33

Cop28: Will high-ambition champions feel empowered by their political masters to push harder for strong outcomes?

Cop28: Will high-ambition champions feel empowered by their political masters to push harder for strong outcomes?

Cop28: World leaders have left and attention now turns to talks

By Kevin O'SullivanSun Dec 03 2023 - 13:18

No, Cop28 is not going to solve climate change. But neither is cynicism

No, Cop28 is not going to solve climate change. But neither is cynicism

A member of the UCC delegation at Cop28 explains why the group is attending the controversial climate summit in Dubai

By Dr Kian Mintz-WooSun Dec 03 2023 - 12:16

Early surprises at Cop28 raise hopes for better news to come

Early surprises at Cop28 raise hopes for better news to come

IT Sunday: What the world needs now is an acknowledgement from all parties of the need to phase out fossil fuels

By Kevin O'SullivanSun Dec 03 2023 - 07:50

Pope Francis not showing up at Cop28 is bad news for those seeking to ‘faithwash’ the event

Pope Francis not showing up at Cop28 is bad news for those seeking to ‘faithwash’ the event

Rite & Reason: The pope has cancelled his trip to Dubai due to illness, but not even he would have been able to salvage these discredited climate talks

By Dr Lorna GoldSun Dec 03 2023 - 00:30

Cop28: US makes claim to be leaders in climate action despite oil and gas output hitting record levels

Cop28: US makes claim to be leaders in climate action despite oil and gas output hitting record levels

Vice-president Kamala Harris points to $400 billion in climate subsidies as UAE announces pledge by 50 big fossil firms to cut methane emissions

By Richard Valdmanis, Sarah McFarlane and Simon JessopSat Dec 02 2023 - 15:43

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats ‘got it wrong’ with divisive move against McEntee - Varadkar

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats ‘got it wrong’ with divisive move against McEntee - Varadkar

Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan to return for Dáil vote before resuming climate talks at Cop28 in Dubai

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Dec 02 2023 - 14:04

Global leaders must respond to climate alarm that has never rung so loudly, Taoiseach tells Cop28

Global leaders must respond to climate alarm that has never rung so loudly, Taoiseach tells Cop28

Irish aid organisations criticise lack of ‘new money’ for Ireland’s contribution to loss and damage fund

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Dec 02 2023 - 11:50

Declaration on building sustainable food systems announced at Cop28

Declaration on building sustainable food systems announced at Cop28

Commitment aims to encourage resilience in production to better tackle climate crisis

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Dec 01 2023 - 18:10

Cop28 world leaders urged to agree ‘phase out’ of fossil fuels

Cop28 world leaders urged to agree ‘phase out’ of fossil fuels

UN secretary general addresses conference, saying humanity living through ‘climate collapse in real time’

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Dec 01 2023 - 02:00

Cop28 opens with push to scale up ambitions, though fossil fuels issue signals difficult days ahead in Dubai

Cop28 opens with push to scale up ambitions, though fossil fuels issue signals difficult days ahead in Dubai

‘If we do not signal the terminal decline of the fossil fuel era as we know it we welcome our own terminal decline’, warns UN climate chief

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Nov 30 2023 - 16:07

Taoiseach visits agricultural development in UAE in advance of global leaders summit at Cop28

Taoiseach visits agricultural development in UAE in advance of global leaders summit at Cop28

Irish expertise has helped to ensure that the animals are well cared for in the UAE climate

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Nov 30 2023 - 14:00

Climate change: ‘Extreme weather is daily destroying lives and livelihoods’, says global body

Climate change: ‘Extreme weather is daily destroying lives and livelihoods’, says global body

We risk losing the race to save our glaciers and to rein in sea level rise, World Meteorological Organisation report warns

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Nov 30 2023 - 11:29

Cop28: What’s on the agenda and why UAE hosting has prompted scepticism

Cop28: What’s on the agenda and why UAE hosting has prompted scepticism

Global stocktake means there will be no place to hide for countries not delivering on emission cuts

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Nov 30 2023 - 07:00

Cop28: World leaders meet to attempt closure of emissions gap amid worsening climate crisis

Cop28: World leaders meet to attempt closure of emissions gap amid worsening climate crisis

Fossil fuel allegations dismissed by Cop28 hosts as UAE insists ‘unprecedented outcome' still achievable

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Nov 30 2023 - 05:00

Cop28 must overhaul global financial system to address climate crisis, Eamon Ryan says

Cop28 must overhaul global financial system to address climate crisis, Eamon Ryan says

‘It’s time for fossil fuel companies to contribute to climate finance to provide clean energy for vulnerable countries,’ Minister for Climate says ahead of gathering

By Kevin O'SullivanTue Nov 28 2023 - 21:18

‘Very worrying’ that UAE could use Cop28 host role to strike oil deals – Mary Robinson

‘Very worrying’ that UAE could use Cop28 host role to strike oil deals – Mary Robinson

Timed phase-out of fossil fuels needed, and should be progressed at climate summit, conference told

By Kevin O'Sullivan and Harry McGeeMon Nov 27 2023 - 19:37

Cop28 beckons: A hellish future is predicted, yet the world continues to take baby steps on climate crisis

Cop28 beckons: A hellish future is predicted, yet the world continues to take baby steps on climate crisis

There are welcome trends, but the latest science from multiple sources is killing the positive outlook: human-made greenhouse gases are still rising despite big pledges

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Nov 25 2023 - 06:00

Ireland should support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Ireland should support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Ireland is ideally placed to start the process of getting the proposed treaty initiative on the diplomatic and UN agenda

By Sadhbh O'NeillThu Nov 23 2023 - 06:00

Carbon capture is not a climate change panacea

Carbon capture is not a climate change panacea

At COP this year, a commitment must be made to rapidly phasing down the use of all fossil fuels

By Adair TurnerWed Nov 22 2023 - 05:00

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