COP28 Expert Comment from across Oxford University

Published on December 13, 2023

Verdicts are already being given on the latest climate deal which emerged early this morning [13 Dec] in Dubai, although many weary COP28 participants have yet to arrive home.

There has been considerable debate and discussion over the best path forward, but there was general agreement among Oxford researchers about the devastating impact of fossil fuels and the need to phase out their use, while supporting nature-based solutions, developing renewables and switching to clean energy.
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