In 2023 we’ve seen climate destruction in real time, yet rich countries are poised to do little at Cop28

As another big climate conference looms and global ‘loss and damage’ takes hold, we must keep pressure on the biggest emitters

After recent historic floods and wildfires, the staggering toll of climate change is becoming increasingly evident. Picture: Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP

After recent historic floods and wildfires, the staggering toll of climate change is becoming increasingly evident. 

Yet despite these intensifying disasters, there is little hope for accountable action to tackle the climate crisis as the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Cop28, approaches.