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COP28: Draft deal criticised as too weak on fossil fuels

A group of small island states says the new draft is "completely insufficient" with "weak language on fossil fuels".

The draft text of COP28 summit agreement has prompted widespread backlash from countries vulnerable to climate change.

A group of small island states says the new draft is "completely insufficient" with "weak language on fossil fuels".

Almost 200 countries have representatives at the Dubai summit - all must agree or the deal collapses.

(Picture: COP28 UNFCCC Climate Conference: Day Eleven. Picture credit: Getty Images)

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