'The science compels: phase out fossil fuels': Mary Robinson responds after Cop28 row - live

Former president of Republic of Ireland makes first comments since Sultan Al Jaber told her a fossil fuel phase out could mean 'going back into caves'Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels to hit record highEnvironment ministers from Germany and Colombia have led an open letter calling for the inclusion of nature in the global stocktake outcome, which countries are negotiating at Cop28.The GST is a key part of the Paris agreement as it sets direction of travel for the next round of national plans for limiting global heating: should it include a phase out of fossil fuels? How much should we scale up renewables? What about subsidies?"The GST provides a critical moment to recognize the importance of just and inclusive means of implementation, and address the significant finance gap for nature-based solutions," said Muhamad. "In particular, the involvement and respect for the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities is critical, in addition to the urgent need to align financial flows to enable the transformations required to deliver the Paris Agreement goals." Continue reading...