This is what actually happens at the COP climate summits
The United Nations holds an annual climate conference called COP (Conference of Parties) to assess progress in climate action and negotiate next steps.
The meetings include closed-door negotiations, official negotiations attended by world leaders, side events with nonprofits and activists, and heavy representation from oil companies. [ more ]
Oil firms are out in force at the climate talks. Here's how to decode their language
Oil companies have a big platform and prominent role at this year's climate conference in the UAE, despite their past feeling of unwelcome at UN climate talks.
Oil companies acknowledge climate change but argue for continued use of fossil fuels, while scientists stress the need to sharply cut fossil fuel use to mitigate global warming. [ more ]