brenthutch 383 #1 Posted January 14, 2023 “Climate change: UAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talks By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent The head of one of the world’s biggest oil companies has been named to lead the COP28 global climate talks in Dubai, later this year. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is currently the chief executive officer of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. He is also the minister for industry and advanced technology for the COP28 hosts, the United Arab Emirates. Campaigners say he must stand down from his oil business role while president as it is a clear conflict of interest. They believe someone steeped in the oil industry may not push countries to rapidly reduce their production and use of fossil fuel, which scientists say is critical to avoiding dangerous climate change.” I’m sure he will do no worse than France The more we talk about lowering CO2 the higher it gets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
