Ms Siobhan Curran:

We share the Deputy's assessment of COP28. It was interesting to see earlier versions of the text that referred to a just and equitable phase-out and then the language being eroded and eroded and included unabated technologies as well. This COP will be no different. We are not following the process as closely as Friends of the Earth but it is a constant battle and we can see that short-term politics is taking precedence over the climate action we need. Very linked to that is the need to unlock the finance debate. Last year, COP nearly fell because of adaptation and developing countries again feeling that they are not being listened to regarding the finance that is needed for overall mitigation and their overall climate plans. Therefore, the point for this COP as well will be seeing the interlinkages between the two and the fact that we will not be able to move forward on our climate targets unless the finance is provided.