The different energy outcomes that countries desire from COP28 negotiations

Carbon Brief has published a list of delegates’ positions on various issues that will be discussed at COP28. Since phasing out fossil fuels and ramping up renewable energy are hot topics at this year’s COP; we will look at some of the takes on various energy issues.

Published

December 5, 2023

Research Analyst

Fossil fuels

Source: Zero Carbon Academy, data from Carbon Brief[i]

Coal power

Source: Zero Carbon Academy, data from Carbon Brief[ii]

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We have explained what is meant by ‘unabated coal power’ in a recent insight on COP28 priorities here.

On the first day of COP28, we saw the Indian government insist that coal will remain India’s main source of energy for years to come. Almost three-quarters of India’s electricity generation comes from coal, and currently, 17 gigawatts of coal-based power generation capacity are being added. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s foreign secretary has said that “Coal is, and would, remain an important part of India’s energy needs”.^[iii]

Emissions

Source: Zero Carbon Academy, data from Carbon Brief[iv]

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Alternative and renewable energy

Source: Zero Carbon Academy, data from Carbon Brief[v]

Learn more about hydrogen here:

· The UK Government is Increasingly Touting the Potential of Hydrogen as a Fuel Source, So What Are the Current Use Cases and Proposals?

· Plans for hydrogen village trial fail in Whitby- How did we get to this point?

· In search of a hydrogen-driven acceleration towards net zero, could the phasing out of coal be at risk?

Net-Zero

Source: Zero Carbon Academy, data from Carbon Brief[vi]

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Other

Source: Zero Carbon Academy, data from Carbon Brief[vii]

Follow the links below to read more from Zero Carbon Academy about shipping emissions:

· A new initiative in marine shipping seeks to mobilise the collective power of the industry to provide demand signals that will accelerate innovation in zero-emission marine freight technologies

· Carnival Commits to Zero Carbon Shipping: World’s Biggest Cruise Line Becomes First in Sector to Join New Initiative

· The International Maritime Organisation oversaw a revised deal on decarbonisation in shipping, but critics feel it is not moving fast enough

Read more about carbon capture here:

· A Recent IEEFA Report Questions the Credentials of Carbon Capture Systems, does it Serve Net Zero or the Fossil Fuel Industry?

· First of its Kind Carbon Capture Refinery Set to Begin Construction in 2023. But is Carbon Capture the Net Zero Elixir That It Is Claimed?

References

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^[i] Carbon Brief- Interactive: Who wants what at the COP28 climate change summit

^[ii] Ibid

^[iii] The Guardian- Cop28

^[iv] Carbon Brief- Interactive: Who wants what at the COP28 climate change summit

^[v] Ibid

^[vi] Ibid

^[vii] Ibid

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Gemma Drake

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