Until the next UN climate summit begins,  known as COP28 , taking place in Dubai, is just over a month away. But the already tense talks face another potential obstacle: the threat of regional instability in the Middle East following Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.

Why is this important: At COP28, countries are tasked with considering measures to close the gap between current commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and what is needed to meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement. agreements .

• In addition, the COP leadership, led by Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, who also heads the UAE National Oil Company and a renewable energy venture, is trying to get countries to agree to language on phasing out fossil fuels and a goal of tripling the amount of renewables used by 2030.
• Delays in agreeing and subsequently implementing these objectives would translate into faster and more severe climate change