Rail ignored by 75% of climate plans: can COP28 change this?

Flags of the countries joining the UN climate conference COP28 in Dubai
Flags of the countries joining the UN climate conference in Dubai COP28

This Thursday, the UN climate conference COP28 kicked off in Dubai. Though transport is not one of the main topics, railway sector organisations try their best to draw attention to rail as much as possible by advocating for railways as an important player in reducing emissions. 

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Rail ignored by 75% of climate plans: can COP28 change this?

Flags of the countries joining the UN climate conference COP28 in Dubai
Flags of the countries joining the UN climate conference in Dubai COP28

This Thursday, the UN climate conference COP28 kicked off in Dubai. Though transport is not one of the main topics, railway sector organisations try their best to draw attention to rail as much as possible by advocating for railways as an important player in reducing emissions. 

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Author: Esther Geerts

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