Over 110 Nations Poised to Endorse COP28 Agreement to Triple Renewable Energy

A commitment to triple the world’s installed renewable energy capacity by 2030 is on the brink of receiving backing from over 110 countries at the COP28 climate summit scheduled for Saturday. Some delegates are advocating for the deal to evolve into a global initiative by the conclusion of the U.N. conference.
The European Union, United States, and the host nation of COP28, the United Arab Emirates, have been actively garnering support for this pledge. The aim is to address the urgent need for a significant reduction in planet-warming emissions within this decade, crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the COP28 summit on Thursday that “More than 110 countries have joined already.” She urged all participants to incorporate these ambitious targets into the final COP decision.
Achieving consensus among the nearly 200 nations represented at the summit is imperative for incorporating the deal into the official U.N. climate summit decision. While China and India have indicated support for the initiative to triple global renewable energy by 2030, their explicit endorsement of the broader pledge, which pairs the increase in clean power with a concurrent reduction in fossil fuel use, remains unconfirmed. The success of this initiative hinges on collaborative efforts and shared commitments to drive meaningful change in the global transition to a sustainable and low-carbon future.