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GreenLatinos boycotted COP28 due to the appointment of a state-owned oil company CEO as summit president and the hosting of the event in the United Arab Emirates, a top oil producer. The organization argues that the presence of nearly 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists and the UAE's history of methane emission misinformation compromised the conference's integrity. While acknowledging the agreement to "transition away" from fossil fuels and the US announcement of Methane Oil and Gas rules, GreenLatinos maintains that the COP28 outcome falls short of a complete fossil fuel phase-out required to protect frontline communities.

The document calls on the EU, the US, and Canada to move beyond negotiation terms from COP28 by rapidly phasing out domestic fossil fuel production and use, ending financial institution support for fossil fuel expansion, and providing concessional financing to developing nations to triple renewable energy deployment and double energy efficiency.

Reclaim Finance argues that Crédit Agricole's new climate commitments are insufficient because they do not explicitly ban the financing of new oil and gas infrastructure, such as LNG terminals. While the bank increased its target for reducing financed emissions from oil and gas loans to 75% by 2030, the organization notes that this does not guarantee an end to support for companies developing new fossil projects. The statement highlights specific examples of continued involvement, including the Port Arthur LNG terminal in the US and advisory services for the Papua LNG project, and criticizes the exclusion of only independent extraction companies while sparing integrated oil majors.

The briefing details a coordinated effort by the fossil fuel industry, OPEC, and the UAE to derail fossil fuel phase-out efforts at COP28 through greenwashing, the promotion of unproven technologies like CCS, and the use of fake social media accounts and lobbyists. It highlights how these tactics influenced the Global Stocktake text to avoid direct calls for a phase-out, instead emphasizing 'zero and low emissions technologies'.

The document critiques the COP28 final declaration for lacking a commitment to a 'fossil fuel phaseout' and for being lenient on coal and gas. It argues that developed countries, particularly France and the UK, must stop their financial institutions from enabling fossil fuel expansion and instead provide concessional finance and de-risking mechanisms to help developing countries transition to renewables and energy efficiency.

The World Resources Institute describes the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels as a historic outcome but warns that the transition requires a massive scale-up in climate finance for developing countries. While praising the activation of the Loss and Damage Fund and the Global Goal on Adaptation framework, the statement criticizes the deal's failure to limit the role of carbon capture technology and the lack of quantified targets for adaptation.

Carbon Market Watch criticizes the draft rules for carbon removals at COP28, stating the text is not ready for adoption due to vague definitions of carbon removals, the absence of a reversal risk assessment tool, and a lack of explicit human rights references.

The We Mean Business Coalition calls for COP28 to establish clear fossil fuel phase-out deadlines, sector-specific targets, and more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The coalition emphasizes the need for increased finance for nature-based solutions, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and global financial system reforms to ensure a just transition.

The document calls for local US television news to move beyond the perception that climate change is a distant or academic issue. It highlights the National Climate Assessment as a tool for reporters to document how no American community is immune to climate effects, noting that poorer communities and communities of color face disproportionate risks. To support this, Covering Climate Now is launching 'The Climate Station,' a free training program for local TV reporting teams.

The Center for Climate Integrity argues that TIME magazine's list of influential climate leaders erroneously includes fossil fuel executives, such as Sultan Al Jaber and representatives from ExxonMobil, thereby failing to recognize the industry as the cause of the climate emergency.

The document argues that transitioning the global economy to limit warming to 1.5°C requires between $200 trillion and $275 trillion by 2050. It proposes a common vision for transition finance based on credible decarbonization strategies, annual monitoring, and the avoidance of carbon lock-in. The letter outlines specific calls to action for the financial sector, governments, and issuers to overcome barriers such as greenwashing fears and high capital costs to mobilize capital for high-emitting sectors.

The document outlines the primary objectives of COP28, including the conclusion of the first global stocktake and negotiations over climate finance. It highlights controversies surrounding the summit's presidency and provides a reporting framework centered on the 1.5 degrees C target, climate justice, and the climate emergency.

A letter from a multidisciplinary group of scientists to President Biden calling for a fast and fair phaseout of all fossil fuels, increased climate finance for low- and middle-income countries, the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, and the protection of COP28 negotiations from fossil fuel industry interference.

The document argues that while the COP26 decision does not explicitly mention transboundary climate risks, the framework for the global goal on adaptation (GGA) provides an opportunity to address these risks. It suggests that the GGA should reflect the complexity of climate risks occurring across local, national, regional, and global levels, and proposes analyzing integration options based on the adaptation cycle and framework themes.

The South African Youth Statement outlines a comprehensive framework for climate action ahead of COP28, emphasizing the intersection of climate change with health, human rights, and social inequality. It calls for a just energy transition, the reform of global climate finance to prioritize grants over debt-burdening loans, and the legal recognition of climate migrants. The statement advocates for the meaningful inclusion of youth, women, and Indigenous peoples in decision-making and urges developed nations to lead in achieving net-zero emissions to provide developmental space for the Global South.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from 1 July 2023 to 13 October 2023. It focuses on the implementation of decisions from the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31), specifically regarding research programs on climate-health and ocean systems, science diplomacy, and the expansion of institutional associations.

The We Mean Business Coalition has launched the 'Fossil to Clean' campaign to accelerate the global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. The campaign introduces 'Fossil to Clean principles' that call for explicit end dates for fossil fuel use to provide market certainty and prevent unwise economic risks in new oil and gas projects. While over 13,000 businesses are committed to science-based emission reductions, the coalition emphasizes that government regulation is the most critical accelerator to overcome barriers such as permitting delays and lack of infrastructure. The campaign aims to mobilize business voices leading up to COP28 to push governments to include fossil fuel phase-out targets in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

A coalition of over 200 civil society organizations has issued a formal call to governments attending COP28, arguing that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an unsuitable host due to systemic human rights violations and a conflict of interest involving the COP28 president. The letter demands that the UAE end unlawful surveillance, release prisoners of conscience, and abolish the Kafala system. It specifically highlights abuses of migrant workers at Expo City Dubai and the UAE's role in regional conflicts in Yemen and Libya. Furthermore, the organizations condemn the UAE's 'greenwashing' and the dual role of Sultan al-Jaber as both COP28 president and CEO of the state oil company ADNOC, calling for a global commitment to phase out all fossil fuels to maintain the 1.5C temperature goal.

The roadmap, developed during a July 2023 dialogue in Nairobi, serves as an indicative guide for the African Union Commission (AUC) to enhance coordination between Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in addressing transboundary climate risks. It advocates for the creation of a formal implementation plan to align with the African Union Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) and suggests using the 2023 Africa Climate Summit and COP28 as platforms to signal African leadership and secure necessary financial and technical resources.

The African Climate Foundation views COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber's holistic approach to the energy sector and his commitment to fixing climate finance as positive steps for Africa. The organization emphasizes the need for equitable access to renewable energy by 2030 and the operationalization of the Loss and Damage fund to support vulnerable African nations.