COP needs overhaul, including curbs on fossil fuel lobbying, say scientists and Paris treaty architect

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In an open letter to the UN, a group of concerned climate-watchers called for stronger transparency and disclosure rules to clamp down on fossil fuel lobbying and host nations that do not support a clean energy transition.

The group noted the diplomatic milestones that the climate talks had achieved in the past decades and said despite some of its flaws, COP as a global policy framework is scientifically rigourous, economically sound and complete.“But the framework alone is not enough to solve problems.

In an open letter to the United Nations, a group of concerned climate-watchers called for stronger transparency and disclosure rules to restrict fossil fuel lobbying and host nations that do not support a clean energy transition.

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Author / Journalist: Robin Hicks

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeAzerbaijanBrazilChinaIndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaTurkeyUnited States

Topics: UNFCCC Sustainable development Renewable energy Activism Climate science COP29 UN

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Published On: 2024-11-15 @ 03:31:00 (5 days ago)

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