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Issue 65: Hot and bothered with the Global Stocktake; Singapore gives palm oil thumbs up for jet fuel

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Sep 8, 2023 · 07:00 PM
    • The amount of greenhouse gas emissions mitigated by current policies fall far short of what is required to avoid crossing critical global warming temperature thresholds.
    • The amount of greenhouse gas emissions mitigated by current policies fall far short of what is required to avoid crossing critical global warming temperature thresholds. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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    In this issue: The first progress review on the Paris Agreement will show that the world is far behind on its climate goals, while Singapore backs the use of palm oil for sustainable aviation fuel.

    Run-up to COP28

    So far, not good

    When world leaders meet in Dubai in November for the annual United Nations Climate Summit (COP28), they will have to confront the first comprehensive progress review of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement.

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