China says not much chance of success at COP28 without a solution on fossil fuels

People stand near the China Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2023. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Source: X90151

China's top climate envoy Xie Zhenhua on Staurday said there was little chance the COP28 climate summit would be called a success if nations could not agree to language on the future of fossil fuels.

Asked if China supported a fossil fuel "phase out" he referred to the terms used in the 'Sunnylands' agreement reached with the United States last month. He said another option would be to gradually reduce the share of fossil fuels in the global energy mix.

He also said China supports efforts to triple global renewable energy capactiy.

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

Explosions at Taiwan waste site injure 15, damage dozens of homes

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

By Reuters