"The UAE's Oil Chief Gains Global Support Amid Western Criticisms"

Sultan Al Jaber, the Emirati minister and businessman leading the UN-backed COP28 climate talks, has faced criticism for his role as head of the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while also advocating for renewable energy. However, his focus on increasing finance for developing countries to transition to renewables has gained popularity in the Global South. Despite plans to expand fossil fuel production, the UAE has made investments in renewable energy projects, such as pledging $4.5 billion for clean energy in Africa. Developing nations still require much more funding to cope with climate impacts, but some see the UAE's efforts as promising while others view it as protecting its own interests.