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What are the big money debates at COP28 UN climate summit?

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  This year's climate summit is controversially hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai (Photo: UNFCCC)

By WESTER VAN GAAL 

BRUSSELS, 30. NOV, 14:41

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This Thursday (30 November) is the kickoff of the planet's most-critical climate assembly in Dubai. It will last until mid-December, and the success of this year's summit will hinge on whether countries can agree on phasing-out fossil fuels and how to help low-income countries pay for it all.

Hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — one of the world's top oil-producers — many are sceptical about what can actually be achieved.