The chairman of the upcoming COP28 climate summit, Sultan Al Jaber, has vehemently denied allegations that the host country, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), intends to negotiate natural gas and other trade deals during the sponsored talks. by the UN
Jaber referred to claims by the BBC and the Center for Climate Reporting (CCR), which said leaked briefing papers revealed strategies for negotiating fossil fuel deals with 15 nations, as “false, incorrect and inaccurate”. He vehemently denied ever seeing or using these talking points in his discussions.
Jaber made the remarks during his first public appearance following the BBC report, firmly rejecting the allegations as an attempt to undermine the integrity and credibility of the COP28 presidency. A COP28 spokesman had previously dismissed the documents as “inaccurate” and “unverified”.
Jaber’s appointment as head of COP28, which runs from November 30 to December 12, has faced criticism from climate activists. They worry that his multiple influential positions, including being the chief executive of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and a cabinet minister, prevent him from maintaining the impartiality required of a COP president.
Despite these concerns, Jaber has positioned himself as a mediator between different perspectives on the use of fossil fuels. It underlines the need to include the oil and gas industry in the climate debate, promoting a balanced approach.
As the UAE, a major crude producer and leading OPEC member, prepares to host COP28, the focus will be on how Jaber navigates the complex negotiations and balances the interests of various stakeholders in global efforts to address climate change.
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