Asian leaders at COP28: 3 takeaways from global climate talks

Nepal PM warns: 'We are waging war with ourselves and the future generation'

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More than 50 countries on Dec. 2 committed to stop building coal plants and speedily phase out existing ones at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.

SAYUMI TAKE and RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA, Nikkei staff writers

DUBAI/LONDON -- About 150 heads of state and representatives flocked to Dubai to present their priorities at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

From growing headwinds against coal power to a push for climate justice, here are some key takeaways for Asia from the two-day leaders' summit which wrapped up Saturday.

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