Climate Conference Official Caught Promising Fossil Fuel Deals

A secret video has revealed Elnur Soltanov, the chief executive of COP29 and Azerbaijan's deputy energy minister, discussing fossil fuel investment opportunities, highlighting the influence of the oil industry on climate conferences. The UN condemned Soltanov's actions as "unacceptable" and a "betrayal," as they contradict the global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. This incident underscores the ongoing criticism that COP conferences are more about facilitating fossil fuel deals than addressing climate change.