COP28 chief wants 'historic' mention of fossil fuels

Cop28 Director General Majid Al Suwaidi said on Tuesday (December 12) the summit's presidency wanted to include a "historic" mention on the future of fossil fuels in the next draft text for a deal, but said it was up to the almost 200 nations to agree at the talks. Speaking to journalists after the latest text triggered widespread criticism for failing to include language on ending the use of fossil fuels, Al Suwaidi said that draft was always intended to "spark conversations."