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Fossil fuel divisions block adoption of major UN report

A key scientific report by the United Nations Environment Programme failed to gain state approval due to deep divisions over fossil fuels and other sensitive issues.

Fossil fuel divisions block adoption of major UN report

CountriesFrance, Royaume-Uni, Pays-Bas, Arabie Saoudite, États-Unis
SectorGaz, Pétrole, Carbone
ThemePolitique & Géopolitique

An unprecedented disagreement among governments has prevented the adoption of the policy summary of the 7th Global Environment Outlook report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), expected to serve as a scientific benchmark on the global environmental situation. It is the first time since 1997 that such a deadlock has occurred, according to the UN body.

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