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COP26: Denmark and Costa Rica launch ambitious alliance to phase out oil and gas
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A "first of its kind" alliance of governments has committed to phasing out the production of oil and gas.
Led by Costa Rica and Denmark, the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) saw six full members, France, Greenland, Ireland, Quebec, Sweden and Wales, announced at COP26 today.
Each member will commit to ending new licensing rounds for oil and gas exploration and production. They must also set an end date for oil and gas production and exploration that is aligned with Paris Agreement objectives.
This sets the bar for entering the alliance high and experts say it shows these members have recognised that phasing out fossil fuels is an urgent part of tackling the climate emergency.
California and New Zealand join the alliance as associate members
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