Climate leaders react in horror to UAE’s ‘plan to use Cop28 to sell oil’
by Stuti Mishra
Nov 28, 2023
3 minutes
Leading climate figures have reacted with horror to news that the United Arab Emirates has been allegedly planning to leverage the upcoming UN climate summit for new oil and gas deals.
Days before the start of Cop28, leaked briefing documents revealed the UAE’s intention to discuss fossil fuel projects with representatives of other countries, who have traveled to Dubai under the auspices of tackling the climate crisis.
The UAE’s team prepared talking points for meetings with 15 foreign governments, indicating intentions to explore oil and gas deals, according
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days