To mark the successful conclusion of COP28, we are sending you the following quote from German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke:
“At the start of the conference, I said that Dubai is about trust. We have worked hard on this over the past two weeks. Germany stepped up as a dedicated partner and bridge builder, and our efforts have paid off: the global community has rallied behind a clear commitment to implementing the Paris climate targets. The agreement that has now been reached is a good compromise, which will serve as a basis for the future. We have initiated the phase-out of fossil fuels to usher in the age of renewables. At the same time, the decision shows that we can only reduce emissions to the level needed and adapt to the climate crisis if our ...