It’s tempting to write the whole thing off as irrelevant. Year after year, they seem to produce much fanfare with little to show for it. These mixed results inevitably raise questions about the efficacy and relevancy of international climate talks. Others have lamented the vague language and non-binding nature of the text which, once again, leaves countries with too much leeway to circumvent real action while giving the appearance of climate leadership. Some have lauded the “historic” consensus text which includes the need to “transition” away from fossil fuels.
The 2023 UN Conference of Parties – or COP28 – like its predecessors, concluded with mixed results.
