How do carbon offsets factor into UN COP28 climate talks?

The 28th UN climate summit kicks off this week in Dubai. Negotiators inherit many loose ends from previous editions on a planet that is far from meeting the commitments already made.

Meloni, absent the Pope, Biden and Xi (ANSA) also attended the summit in Dubai

On the occasion of COP28, which starts this Thursday, November 30, we look back at the major moments of international mobilization on the climate, from the fledgling awareness of global warming to cascading alerts.

Cop28: what could the climate conference achieve?

A potential peak in greenhouse gas emissions, methane efforts and climate finance are among the reasons for optimismIf current growth in renewable energy continues, and if countries take action on cutting greenhouse gases such as methane, then next year could be the year in which greenhouse gas emissions at last reach their peak.These are big ifs. The finding, from a respected group of scientists, is heavily hedged. Renewable energy rates could …

What is Africa’s goal at COP28 as the climate summit begins?

At COP28, African countries are seeking to be equal players in talks often dominated by richer, western nations.

Explained: What happens at a COP climate summit?

Staged across a cavernous campus of pop-up buildings and exhibition halls, this year's COP28 will bring together more than 70,000 people from nearly 200 countries.