Group welcomes commitments to UN Pact for the Future

Representatives from across the world have committed to the Pact for the Future at the UN Summit of the Future, the landmark outcome of COP28, namely the tripling of renewable energy capacity and transition away from fossil fuels.

350.org welcomes the reaffirmation of commitments made in Dubai but stresses that the real test will be the delivery of these in the coming days. Leaders and ministers must commit to translating the COP28 outcome and PACT of the Future into concrete national targets and policies at the first-ever Global Renewables Summit, the UN General Assembly High Level Segment, and the COP Troika High Level event.

Andreas Sieber, Associate Director of Policy and Campaigns at 350.org states: “Petrostates tried to derail the Pact for the Future but the outcome of COP28, transitioning away from fossil fuel and tripling renewables still stands and is the new norm we so desperately need. As countries prepare to unveil their emissions targets, world leaders have one job to do: deliver 1.5-aligned climate goals —no compromises.

This means a bold break from fossil fuel dependency and rich countries must support those already suffering the harshest impacts of climate change. Azerbaijan and Brazil, as future UN climate summit hosts, must show us their ambition and leadership. The world is ready to see the bold blueprint that the Pact for the Future intends to deliver. We are watching, and we expect bold commitments, and even bolder action.”

350.org is calling on world leaders to implement the UAE consensus – transitioning away from fossil fuels in line with 1.5, meaning an average 6% decline in fossil fuels this decade, and a tripling of renewables.