Cop28 UAE: Highlights and key takeaways 

Cop28 left behind an air of mixed emotions as it wrapped up on Wednesday, reflecting the complexity of the discussions and outcomes.
A visibly jubilant Sultan Al Jaber strolled into the plenary, sharing a warm hug with UN climate chief Simon Stiell, basking in the applause as they marked a “historic” milestone: the first time in 30 years that a climate summit decision text explicitly mentions fossil fuels.
The conference president told parties the global stocktake deal “confronted realities and set the world in the right direction” and “delivered a paradigm shift that has the potential to redefine economies”.