Video: 12-year-old Indian activist storms COP28 in Dubai, calls for end to fossil fuels

A 12-year-old Indian climate justice activist, Licypriya Kangujam, stormed the COP28 climate summit in Dubai with a powerful message emblazoned on her sign: End fossil fuels. Save our planet and our future.

The audience responded to Licypriya's passionate plea with applause, acknowledging the significance of her message. Even the COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi expressed admiration for the young activist's enthusiasm, prompting further applause in support of her cause.

Licypriya's protest highlighted the limited public demonstrations allowed in the United Arab Emirates, emphasising the importance of youth voices in the global dialogue on climate action. Her disruption came at a critical moment as countries deliberated over a new draft text that notably lacked direct reference to phasing out fossil fuels, a key demand for many nations seeking to mitigate the impacts of climate change.