COP28 president dismisses demands to phase out fossil fuel

COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber addresses the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov 30, 2023. [Xinhua]

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber, has rejected the scientific basis for the global demand to phase out fossil fuels saying it lacks evidence to restrict global heating to the critical 1.5C target.

The controversial remarks, made during a live online event, have drawn criticism from scientists, climate activists, and even contradicted the stance of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.