The president of COP28, Sultan al-Jaber, hailed it as a milestone. Nonetheless, small island nations facing severe climate impacts were left wanting stronger language, preferring terms like "phase out" instead of "transition away."

Key Takeaways:

- Triple global renewable energy and double energy efficiency growth by 2030.
- Quick reduction of coal usage and limits on new coal-fired power plants.
- Move towards net-zero emission energy systems utilizing zero and low-carbon fuels by mid-century.
- Begin shifting from fossil fuels this decade, targeting net-zero by 2050, in line with scientific recommendations.
- Boost zero and low-emission technologies including renewables, nuclear, carbon capture, and low-carbon hydrogen, especially for industries that are challenging to decarbonize.
- Significantly cut non-CO2 emissions like methane by 2030.
- Expand zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure to lower road transport emissions.
- Eliminate inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that don't consider the energy poor or fair transitions, promptly.