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9 months ago
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U.N. climate talks head says "no science" backs ending fossil fuels. That's incorrect

The head of UN climate talks in Dubai incorrectly insisted that there is no science to support phasing out fossil fuels to avoid catastrophic warming.
Sultan al-Jaber, who is both the chief executive of a state-run oil company and the conference president, has faced criticism and scrutiny for his conflicting roles. [ more ]
www.dw.com
9 months ago
Environment

A fossil fuel phaseout or phasedown: Does it matter? DW 12/05/2023

Fossil fuel energy is a divisive issue at UN climate conferences, and this year's summit being hosted by the UAE, a petrostate, has brought the issue into focus.
Sultan al-Jaber, who runs the UAE's state-run oil giant, denies questioning the need to phase out fossil fuels and insists he is focused on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. [ more ]
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9 months ago
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Global climate talks begin in Dubai, with an oil executive in charge

The United Nations annual climate negotiations have begun in Dubai, with a focus on reducing emissions and addressing the costs of climate change.
Controversy surrounds the appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, head of the UAE's state oil company, as the president of the climate meeting.
The negotiations come after the hottest year ever recorded on Earth and increasing deadly and disruptive extreme weather events. [ more ]
www.france24.com
9 months ago
Environment

The oil boss, the islander, the ecofeminist': Five people to watch at COP28

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai will be the largest and most controversial COP to date.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is a champion of the Global South and a powerful advocate for climate action.
The appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, the chief executive of Adnoc, as the host and president of COP28 has sparked criticism. [ more ]
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Environment

Global climate talks begin in Dubai, with an oil executive in charge

The United Nations annual climate negotiations have begun in Dubai, with a focus on reducing emissions and addressing the costs of climate change.
Controversy surrounds the appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, head of the UAE's state oil company, as the president of the climate meeting.
The negotiations come after the hottest year ever recorded on Earth and increasing deadly and disruptive extreme weather events. [ more ]
www.france24.com
9 months ago
Environment

The oil boss, the islander, the ecofeminist': Five people to watch at COP28

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai will be the largest and most controversial COP to date.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is a champion of the Global South and a powerful advocate for climate action.
The appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, the chief executive of Adnoc, as the host and president of COP28 has sparked criticism. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
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Cop28 president denies on eve of summit he abused his position to sign oil deals

Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN Cop28 climate summit, denies allegations of abusing his position to sign oil deals.
Al Jaber asserts that the allegations are false and an attempt to undermine the work of the Cop28 presidency.
Campaigners argue that the oil and gas industry has influenced the international climate process. [ more ]
time.com
10 months ago
Environment

COP28 Success May Hinge on Bridging the Gap Between Business and Climate Leaders

Sultan Al Jaber, president of COP28, wants to shift the narrative around his role as an oil CEO and highlight his experience in renewable energy and business functions.
Al Jaber believes that a business mindset is important for deploying clean energy projects quickly and effectively at COP28.
The collaboration between business and finance and the climate community is necessary for decarbonization, but it poses challenges due to different perspectives and languages. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Environment

Cop28 president denies on eve of summit he abused his position to sign oil deals

Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN Cop28 climate summit, denies allegations of abusing his position to sign oil deals.
Al Jaber asserts that the allegations are false and an attempt to undermine the work of the Cop28 presidency.
Campaigners argue that the oil and gas industry has influenced the international climate process. [ more ]
time.com
10 months ago
Environment

COP28 Success May Hinge on Bridging the Gap Between Business and Climate Leaders

Sultan Al Jaber, president of COP28, wants to shift the narrative around his role as an oil CEO and highlight his experience in renewable energy and business functions.
Al Jaber believes that a business mindset is important for deploying clean energy projects quickly and effectively at COP28.
The collaboration between business and finance and the climate community is necessary for decarbonization, but it poses challenges due to different perspectives and languages. [ more ]
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