The news is constantly full of surprises and the G20 which was held recently was no exception. While expectations were high for a possible exit from fossil fuels, the summit reached a mixed decision. If on the one hand he supported an ambitious goal of tripling renewable energy by 2030, on the other he failed to call for a complete exit from fossil fuels.
The move sparked mixed reactions. Some see this as a glimmer of hope, pointing out that this is the first time the G20 has committed to tripling renewable energy capacity. This can be seen as a significant step forward, especially taking into account the turnaround of certain countries such as Saudi Arabia and Russia.
However, others believe that this decision is far from enough to tackle the climate emergency. The reduction of fossil fuels without CO2 capture is considered essential by the Paris agreement. And the fact that the G20 limits itself to calling for reducing electricity production from coal, excluding gas and oil, seems insufficient to respond to climate issues.
In this context, the next United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai, COP28, next December, will be of crucial importance. Expectations will be high for more ambitious decisions to be made regarding the reduction of fossil fuels.
In addition, it is important to emphasize that the question of financing remains central. Rich countries must provide the necessary funds to support more vulnerable countries in their efforts to adapt and protect against the consequences of climate disasters. India, as host country of the summit, also reiterated the importance of respecting existing commitments in terms of climate aid and increasing them to help nations in difficulty.
In conclusion, despite timid progress, there is still much to do to achieve the objectives set by the Paris agreement. The transition to renewable energies and the reduction of fossil fuels remain major challenges. COP28 will therefore be a crucial moment to make decisive and concrete decisions to combat climate change.