New global stocktake text includes fossil fuels but avoids ‘phase-out’ language – Cop28 live

Fossil fuel production and consumption will be reduced by 2050 in line with scientific advice, according to a new draft agreement at the Cop28 UN climate summit in Dubai.

The long-awaited draft from the presidency avoids the terms phase out or phase down, which have been key sources of contention at this conference.

However, by requiring countries to…