The UN Cop28 climate summit will be a landmark event in the fight against climate change. One of the key focuses of the summit will be holding fossil fuel lobbyists accountable, promoting greater transparency and honesty in the discussions. This is just the beginning of what is expected to be a move to exclude polluting industries from key parts of the summit.

The United Arab Emirates, a major oil and gas producer, will host the event and chair Sultan Al Jaber, the head of Adnoc. However, the lack of agreement on the agenda for preliminary talks highlights the urgent need for action.

One of the main goals of the summit is to mobilize trillions of dollars to help developing countries shift to a low-carbon economy. This is a critical step in the fight against climate change, as developing countries are often the most vulnerable to its effects.

The urgency of the situation is highlighted by recent studies that show the world’s ice is melting at an alarming rate. The rate of ice loss from glaciers and ice sheets has increased by 65% since the 1990s, and rising sea levels caused by melting ice pose a grave threat to communities and low-lying areas worldwide.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is critical to slowing the rate of ice loss and mitigating the impact of rising sea levels. Ongoing research and monitoring of the world’s ice sheets and glaciers is also vital in understanding and responding to the effects of climate change.

The UN Cop28 climate summit is a crucial step in the fight against climate change. Holding fossil fuel lobbyists accountable, mobilizing trillions of dollars to help developing countries shift to a low-carbon economy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are all essential in mitigating the impact of climate change and protecting our planet.