COP28 Concludes with Agreement on Fossil Fuel Transition, Critics Argue Outcomes Insufficient

The summit emphasized a 'just transition', but concerns remain over nonbinding outcomes and the influence of the fossil fuel industry.

COP28 climate summit concluded with an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, a move hailed as the 'beginning of the end' for oil, coal, and gas.
The summit also emphasized the need for a 'just transition', ensuring that workers and countries dependent on fossil fuels are not left behind.
The U.N.'s new 'Just Transition Work Program' was approved, outlining 'just transition pathways' to achieve the Paris Agreement climate goals.
Despite the progress, critics argue that the summit's outcomes are nonbinding and insufficient, with the fossil fuel industry still heavily influencing the discussions.
Concerns were raised about the lack of green skills among workers, particularly in developing countries, and the need for reskilling and training initiatives.