Oxfam Reaction to the Possibility of "abatement" Language in the Final Text of COP28
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 -- Oxfam America issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023:
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On the term "abatement" appearing in the final text regarding the phase out of fossil fuels, Oxfam International's Climate Change Policy Lead Nafkote Dabi said:
"Abatement linked to fossil fuel phase out is a gift served on a silver platter to the fossil fuel industry that they will gladly seize to dodge any commitments. It is a dangero . . .
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On the term "abatement" appearing in the final text regarding the phase out of fossil fuels, Oxfam International's Climate Change Policy Lead Nafkote Dabi said:
"Abatement linked to fossil fuel phase out is a gift served on a silver platter to the fossil fuel industry that they will gladly seize to dodge any commitments. It is a dangero . . .