The Dubai climate summit (COP28) presented this Wednesday a new draft in which he proposes to the countries a “transition” to abandon fossil fuels by 2050after more than a hundred countries called for a complete elimination.

After the negotiations, which have lasted for hours, the Emirati Presidency of COP28 has proposed a new text that, if approved, would mark the first time fossil fuels have been addressed at international climate conferences.

The 21-page document also includes the objective of triple the capacity of renewable energy from now to 2030 and double the pace of energy efficiency in this period, although the G20 countries had already committed to it; as well as accelerate efforts to progressively reduce the “relentless” use of coal energy and move towards energy systems with net zero emissions.

They have also asked substantially reduce emissions carbon dioxide emissions globally, including methane, by 2030; phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies; and accelerate the reduction of emissions from road transport.

This new text contributes to some extent to face criticism received on Monday afternoon, when the Presidency published a draft text that sparked protests as it was considered too weak in terms of climate protection. In fact, the European Union described the text as disappointing and inadequate. Environmental organizations also called for improvements.

The director general of the UN meeting, Majid al-Suwaidi, said, shortly after the negotiations in Dubai had to be extended due to deep divisions between the almost 200 states, that the criticism was expected and he wanted the previous text “it will spark conversations.”