On the second day of the U.N. COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai, stark disagreements emerged regarding the future utilization of fossil fuels. Following COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber’s stance, urging a phasedown rather than elimination of fossil fuel use, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented a contrasting perspective. Guterres, addressing the delegates, emphasized the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy, stating, “We cannot save a burning planet with a fire hose of fossil fuel.” He advocated for an accelerated and equitable shift towards renewable energy sources, aligning with the goals set in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Guterres asserted that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius necessitates a complete cessation of burning all fossil fuels, not merely reduction or abatement.

FETE research project to come up with answers toA group photo of the researchers from five countries implementing the research project the Food Environment and Malnutrition in Tanzania. 21/11/2023 Morogoro FETE. By: Calvin Gwabara – Morogoro

COP28 Dubai, the National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC), actively participating in COP28 on December 2. The NCMC’s participation highlights its steadfast dedication to facilitating Tanzania’s proactive engagement in potential international carbon trading mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, with the ultimate goal of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The Centre played a crucial role in the workshop, focusing on reporting carbon stocks and coordinating the intricate Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) processes for the Government of Tanzania.