COP28: Tensions, Compromises, and Incremental Progress

The COP28 climate conference is heading into extra time as a majority of countries clash with Saudi Arabia over the inclusion of a reference to the latest IPCC report in the conference's final agreement. Saudi Arabia, along with a few other countries, is opposing the inclusion of the report, which highlights the urgent need for action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The disagreement has led to a deadlock in negotiations, prolonging the conference and raising concerns about the ability to reach a meaningful agreement.