At COP28, the “disgusting” obstruction of oil-producing countries on the abandonment of fossil fuels.
·par Prim.net·2 min de lecture
At COP28, the “disgusting” obstruction of oil-producing countries on the transition to green energies
\n\nA big obstacle stands in the way of phasing out fossil fuels COP28. THE oil countries, led by Saudi Arabia, continue to block negotiations for a rapid shift to green energy sources.\n\n
A “disgusting” blockage
\n\nOil-rich countries, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront, are at the center of the accusations. These countries have obstructed the negotiation process for a final communiqué that calls for an urgent exit from fossil fuels. Their orientations appear “repugnant” to other countries participating in global climate negotiations.\n\nTHE oil countries notably sought to minimize references to fossil fuels in the text of the press release, thus seeking to maintain their dominant position in the global energy market. This attitude opposes the Group of 77 (G77), which brings together the poorest developing countries, and countries rich in oil resources.\n\n
A gulf between political will and economic realities
\n\nTHE blocking of these oil-producing nations illustrates the wide gap that exists on the international scene regarding the priority and urgency given to the development of renewable energies. While some countries see the phase-out of fossil fuels as a short-term necessity to prevent imminent climate catastrophe, others see their fossil fuel reserves as a source of revenue that they are not prepared to give up.\n\n
What challenges are we facing?
\n\nBehind this blockage lies one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century: how to move from an economy dependent on fossil fuels to an economy based on renewable energies? If the COP28 fails to remove this obstacle, it risks losing its leadership role in the fight against climate change.\n\nBeyond political obstacles, the transition to green energies is a major economic and social issue. It requires vast investments in infrastructure and the development of new technologies, not to mention profound changes in our lifestyles. \n\nThere blocking to the COP28 highlights the need, more urgent than ever, to reach an international consensus on how we produce and consume energy. Only determined global commitment can help us overcome these obstacles and make the transition to renewable energy a reality. \n\n
