Is the climate agreement enough to keep global temperatures in check?
Once the gavel came down in Dubai, the warm words flowed - but will it really have an impact on climate change?
But by itself, will this deal be enough to save the "north star" of this COP - keeping temperatures under 1.5C this century?The major element of the deal, the transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, is indeed a landmark moment.The UAE presidency had included strong text on the idea of a fossil fuel phase out from the start of the meeting.
For Nigeria, Uganda, Colombia and others there were complaints that they needed to use revenues from the sale of coal, oil and gas to ensure they could pay for the transition to greener energy. The agreement also has many other elements that will help limit emissions including a new commitment to triple renewables and energy efficiency by 2030.
But there is also a recognition of the role of "transitional fuels" in the agreement - which is UN code for continuing use of natural gas.They see the lack of greater short-term emissions cuts as the key weakness that threatens their way of life.
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