NAVIGATING PLANETARY HEALTH: A GLIMPSE INTO THE POST-COP28 ERA AND THE NECESSITY TO PHASE OUT FOSSIL FUELS

Abstract

This manuscript highlights the ever-growing urgency to take climate change seriously and address its implications. In the midst of today’s global challenges, the recently concluded 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) stands out as a significant moment in our ongoing struggle against global warming and the pursuit of planetary wellbeing. The deal struck at this crucial world gathering signifies a shared realization of the pressing need to shift away from fossil fuel, opting instead for sustainable practices that safeguard both our planet and its inhabitants. Considering our profound commitment to environmental sustainability, planetary health and the intersection of climate change, food security and health, this editorial perspective delves into the latest developments from COP28, exploring their implications and charting a course for a more sustainable future.