Pact for the Future: Nations reiterate pledge to 'transition away from fossil fuels'

Cecilia Keating
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Deal sealed at UNGA comes as COP29 Presidency hails 'breakthrough' in arrangements for Loss and Damage Fund

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a 'Pact for the Future' which reiterates countries' COP28 pledge to "transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems" and achieve net zero emissions...

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