COP28 climate negotiations in Dubai have been deadlocked over the use of fossil fuels, with countries such as Australia, represented by Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, pushing for an agreement to “phase out” unabated fossil fuels, while other major producers demand weaker language.

Regardless of what is decided at COP28, Australia, as one of the largest exporters of fossil fuels, and as a hopeful host of COP31, will be under increasing pressure to take decisive action on climate.