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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Attendees applaud after the announcement of the UAE consensus during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dec. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (C, right) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (C, left) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 10. Climate change intensifies threat to global sustainable development On Nov. 30, the World Meteorological Organization announced that 2023 is the hottest year on record. Climate change has exacerbated disasters such as flooding in Libya and the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii. Extreme weather events like summer heatwaves have become the new normal, impacting global economic and social development. Almost all sustainable development goals are being compromised. "The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The UN Climate Change Conferenc

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Year-end review: Addressing climate challenges in 2023

STORY: Year-end review: Addressing climate challenges in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023/file DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of climate crises in 2023 2. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of COP28 climate conference STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent "The year of 2023 is declared as the hottest year on record in human history by the World Meteorological Organization when it was still nearly a month to go before the year wraps up. The UN agency warned that 2023 marked a year of unprecedented climate records being shattered, as extreme weather events left behind a trail of widespread devastation and despair. Around the world, we have seen not only accelerating temperatures, but also record emissions, ferocious forest fires, deadly droughts, and an acceleration in sea levels rising. According to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, greenhouse gas emissions must be cut

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Middle East 2023: interweaving challenges and promising developments

STORY: Middle East 2023: interweaving challenges and promising developments SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of post-earthquakes scene 2. STANDUP (English): WU ZHONGMIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of COP28 4. various of China-Arab cooperation STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU ZHONGMIN, Xinhua correspondent "In 2023, the Middle East experienced multiple disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, and the wars in Sudan and Gaza have all cast shadows over the region. Yet, with the help of China, Iran and Saudi Arabia have achieved reconciliation, further promoting the thawing of relations between regional countries. The Saudi Vision 2030 advances steadily, and the UAE consensus reached at the COP28 opens a new chapter for global climate action. In 2023, "Looking East" has become a consensus among Middle Eastern countries. All 22 members of the Arab League have joined the Belt and Road Initiative. The China-Ara

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COP28 climate conference in Dubai

Delegates applaud the adoption of an agreement document at the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP28, on Dec. 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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(COP28)Xinhua Headlines: UAE Consensus on global stocktake to guide future climate efforts

(231214) -- DUBAI, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees attend a side event at the China Pavilion during 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(COP28)Xinhua Headlines: UAE Consensus on global stocktake to guide future climate efforts

(231214) -- DUBAI, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 6, 2023 shows a model displaying wind turbine generators at the China Pavilion during the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(COP28)Xinhua Headlines: UAE Consensus on global stocktake to guide future climate efforts

(231214) -- DUBAI, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees applaud after the announcement of the UAE Consensus during a closing plenary of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dec. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(COP28)Xinhua Headlines: UAE Consensus on global stocktake to guide future climate efforts

(231214) -- DUBAI, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell speaks during a closing plenary of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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COP28 concludes with consensus on climate deal

STORY: COP28 concludes with consensus on climate deal SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30 to Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: DUBAI, the UAE CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Former UN under-secretary-general and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE ZHENHUA, China's special envoy for climate change STORYLINE: COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President "It is an enhanced, balanced, but make no mistake, a historic package to accelerate climate action. It is the UAE consensus." The deal stipulates a slew of measures to cope with climate change regarding adaptation, finance, flexibility, and fossil fu

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231214) -- BEIJING, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees applaud after announcement of UAE consensus during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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COP28 offers next direction for global climate action: China's delegate

STORY: COP28 offers next direction for global climate action: China's delegate SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: DUBAI, the UAE CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YINGMIN, Head of the Chinese delegation to COP28 and China's vice minister of ecology and environment 3. various of COP28 STORYLINE: COP28 has provided a general direction for the next phase of global climate action, Zhao Yingmin, head of the Chinese delegation to COP28 and China's vice minister of ecology and environment, told Xinhua on Wednesday. Zhao made the remarks while commenting on this year's UN climate summit held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YINGMIN, Head of the Chinese delegation to COP28 and China's vice minister of ecology and environment "The first-ever global stocktake of the Paris Agreement during COP28 has further consolidated the general global trend toward a green and low-carbon future." COP28, or the 28t

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees are seen during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees applaud after announcement of UAE consensus during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees applaud after announcement of UAE consensus during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell speaks during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees applaud after announcement of UAE consensus during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks during a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-UAE CONSENSUS

(231213) -- DUBAI, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows a closing plenary of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit have reached a final consensus on a "historic" climate deal. TO GO WITH "COP28 delivers "historic" consensus to accelerate global climate action: president" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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COP28 president announces approval of "historic" climate deal

STORY: COP28 president announces approval of "historic" climate deal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President STORYLINE: The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, concluded on Wednesday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced that parties to the UN climate summit have agreed on a "historic" climate deal. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President "It is an enhanced, balanced but make no mistake, a historic package to accelerate climate action. It is the UAE consensus." The deal stipulates a slew of measures to cope with climate change regarding adaptation, finance, flexibility, and fossil fuels, among others. The announcement came after COP28 was extended beyond the official end time of midda

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UN climate talks prolonged as parties fail to reach consensus

STORY: UN climate talks prolonged as parties fail to reach consensus SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP 28 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAJID AL SUWAIDI, COP28 Director-General STORYLINE: The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. "We would all like to finish on time, but we want the most ambitious outcome," said COP28 Director-General Majid Al Suwaidi while briefing media on the latest developments. SOUNDBITE (English): MAJID AL SUWAIDI, COP28 Director-General "We are facing the most demanding COP agenda of all time. And what we are seeing right now is everybody working through that agenda. All COPS are challenging, but in this COP, we're trying to do something that has nev

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees walk in the venue for COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee works at the venue for COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a view of the Expo City, the venue for COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 Director-General Majid Al Suwaidi speaks to media during COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 Director-General Majid Al Suwaidi speaks to media during COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in the venue for COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 Director-General Majid Al Suwaidi speaks to media during COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-PROLONGING

(231212) -- DUBAI, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee walks in the venue for COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023. The ongoing UN climate talks in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, were extended Tuesday beyond the scheduled host-set deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) as parties to the COP28 climate conference failed to reach a consensus on the draft text of a hoped-for final agreement. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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COP28 president announces approval of proposal to hold COP29 in Azerbaijan

STORY: COP28 president announces approval of proposal to hold COP29 in Azerbaijan SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:19 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President STORYLINE: COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Monday the approval of a proposal to hold COP29 in Azerbaijan. The South Caucasus nation won the bid after winning backing from other Eastern European countries on Saturday. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President "And hearing no objections, it is so decided." COP28, or the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is due to conclude on Tuesday, has gathered more than 110,000 registered participants in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, in a bid to work out a global solution to the pressing climate crisis facing all countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reportin

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UN chief urges developed countries to fully honor climate commitments

STORY: UN chief urges developed countries to fully honor climate commitments SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 climate conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of COP28 climate conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of COP28 climate conference 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged developed countries to fully meet their commitments on addressing climate change. "We need all commitments made by developed countries on finance and adaptation to be met -- fully and transparently," he said at the ongoing COP28 climate conference. "Many developing countries are drowning in debt, have no fiscal space, and are churning in climate chaos," he noted. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General

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UN climate chief calls for pooling efforts toward achieving final "outcome" for climate summit

STORY: UN climate chief calls for pooling efforts toward achieving final "outcome" for climate summit SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the COP28 climate conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMON STIELL, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary 3. various of the COP28 climate conference STORYLINE: As the COP28 climate conference entered its final stretch, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on Monday called on all parties to pool efforts toward a final "outcome" for the summit. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMON STIELL, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary "We do not have a minute to lose in this crucial home stretch, and none of us have had much sleep, so I'm going to be incredibly brief in my remarks. Negotiators have a chance, right here in Dubai over the next 24 hours, to start a new chapter -- one that really delivers for people and planet." The UN climate chief said debates are ling

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COP28 climate conference in Dubai

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks to reporters at the venue for the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 11, 2023.

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COP28 climate conference in Dubai

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks to reporters at the venue for the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 11, 2023.

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China making all efforts to promote success of "most difficult" UN climate conference: special envoy

STORY: China making all efforts to promote success of "most difficult" UN climate conference: special envoy SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE ZHENHUA, China's special envoy for climate change 4. various of the press conference 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE ZHENHUA, China's special envoy for climate change STORYLINE: China is talking with every relevant party to find a solution acceptable to all and promote the success of COP28, which is considered the "most difficult" climate conference in recent years, the country's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua has said. Xie said, at present, China is in intensive consultations with all major parties to find an agreement that is in line with the spirit of the Paris Agreement, reflects the general trend of energy transformation, and can point out the correct direction of future effo

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA-ENERGY TRANSITION OUTLOOK REPORT-RELEASE

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dan Jorgensen, Denmark's minister for development cooperation and minister for global climate policy, speaks at a side event themed "Jointly Shaping a Resolute Future for Global Energy Transformation" of COP28 ongoing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "(COP28) Outlook for China's energy transition released at COP28" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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COP28 president calls for "moving faster" for more progress to reach finish line

STORY: COP28 president calls for "moving faster" for more progress to reach finish line SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President STORYLINE: Parties to the UN climate summit are making progress in talks for reaching a consensus on issues at stake but not fast enough, COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said Sunday, stressing that "failure is not an option." He made the remarks when briefing on the latest developments of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, ongoing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. "The clock is ticking ... We need to move much faster," said Al Jaber, noting that "we need to discuss openly" and address the issues of concern in a fair and just manner. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President "I want everyone to come prepared with sol

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA-ENERGY TRANSITION OUTLOOK REPORT-RELEASE

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mary Warlick, deputy executive director of the International Energy Agency, speaks at a side event themed "Jointly Shaping a Resolute Future for Global Energy Transformation" of COP28 ongoing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "(COP28) Outlook for China's energy transition released at COP28" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA-ENERGY TRANSITION OUTLOOK REPORT-RELEASE

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua speaks at a side event themed "Jointly Shaping a Resolute Future for Global Energy Transformation" of COP28 ongoing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "(COP28) Outlook for China's energy transition released at COP28" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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Implementation of historic biodiversity framework highlighted at COP28

STORY: Implementation of historic biodiversity framework highlighted at COP28 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Dubai, UAE CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 climate conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG RUNQIU, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment STORYLINE: An initiative has been launched during the ongoing COP28 climate conference to shore up the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Huang Runqiu, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment, took the lead in launching the initiative when attending via video link an event held Saturday in Dubai during COP28. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG RUNQIU, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment "The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) is an ambitious, balanced, practical, inclusive and transformational agreement on nature. It stresses joint efforts and cooperation between gove

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28 PRESIDENT-MEDIA BRIEFING

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks at a media briefing on the latest developments of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2023. Parties to the UN climate summit are making progress in talks for reaching a consensus on issues at stake but not fast enough, Al Jaber said Sunday, stressing that "failure is not an option." (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28 PRESIDENT-MEDIA BRIEFING

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks at a media briefing on the latest developments of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2023. Parties to the UN climate summit are making progress in talks for reaching a consensus on issues at stake but not fast enough, Al Jaber said Sunday, stressing that "failure is not an option." (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28 PRESIDENT-MEDIA BRIEFING

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks at a media briefing on the latest developments of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2023. Parties to the UN climate summit are making progress in talks for reaching a consensus on issues at stake but not fast enough, Al Jaber said Sunday, stressing that "failure is not an option." (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28 PRESIDENT-MEDIA BRIEFING

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks at a media briefing on the latest developments of COP28, or the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2023. Parties to the UN climate summit are making progress in talks for reaching a consensus on issues at stake but not fast enough, Al Jaber said Sunday, stressing that "failure is not an option." (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA-XIE ZHENHUA-PRESS CONFERENCE

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua speaks at a press conference in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2023. China is talking with every relevant party to find a solution acceptable to all and promote the success of COP28, which is considered the "most difficult" climate conference in recent years, the country's special envoy for climate change has said. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA-XIE ZHENHUA-PRESS CONFERENCE

(231211) -- DUBAI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua (C, at podium) speaks at a press conference in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2023. China is talking with every relevant party to find a solution acceptable to all and promote the success of COP28, which is considered the "most difficult" climate conference in recent years, the country's special envoy for climate change has said. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28 CLIMATE CONFERENCE-GREENNESS

(231209) -- DUBAI, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee takes photos of environmental protection posters at the UN climate change conference in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dec. 8, 2023. The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) is being held in Dubai. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)