An early breakthrough on the opening day of COP28 see
high-income nations, and historically often the biggest emitters of
greenhouse gas emissions, agree on a disaster fund to help those
nations most affected by climate change.
History was made last year when funding for loss and damage was
first seen on the agenda at COP27 in Egypt, and an agreement
reached, but there was some concern over the lack of details and
key arrangements at the time.
The activation and operationalisation of the COP28 agreement is
significant, and there have already been pledges from many
countries, whilst others may hold out to the end of the Summit
before showing their cards.
The pressure is on. But does it go far enough?
