UAE's Plot to Exploit COP28 for Oil Deals Exposed
Leaked documents reveal that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planned to use its position as the host country of the COP28 climate talks to discuss oil and gas deals with several countries. The briefing notes prepared by the UAE's COP28 team include talking points from state oil and renewable energy companies, proposing discussions on expanding LNG supplies and promoting the idea that there is no conflict between sustainable development and climate commitments. The leaked documents have raised concerns about the credibility of the climate negotiations, with critics calling it a scandal and unacceptable. The UAE has faced criticism for appointing the CEO of its national oil company as the COP28 president.