The meeting in Dubai does not begin until Thursday. Despite this, there has been widespread criticism of the fact that an oil nation is hosting the annual climate summit.
– After all, it is the CEO of a large oil company who must lead for a large oil company who must lead the negotiations. It is highly unusual, says Erika Bjerström.
According to Bjerström, there are glimmers of light that are noticed in connection with the meeting, including the development in China – which accounts for a third of all emissions in the world.
– It is a country that underperforms in terms of promises, but overperforms in real terms. We already know that their emissions will start to decrease already in 2024 and not in 2030 as they promised before.
See more about the most important points according to Erika Bjerström in the clip.