US envoy Kerry launches international nuclear fusion plan at COP28

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry participates in an event on women's role in building a climate-resilient world, at COP28 World Climate Summit, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry launched an international engagement plan on nuclear fusion on Tuesday, saying the emissions-free technology could form a critical piece of the world's energy future.

Kerry said that the plan included 35 nations and focuses on research and development, supply chain issues and regulation.