In his first official speech as COP President, Sultan Al-Jaber said on Nov 30: “Let history reflect the fact that this is the presidency that made a bold choice to engage with oil and gas companies proactively.”
The COP28 in Dubai concluded with 198 countries agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels, marking a first for the annual climate summit.
While the nearly two-week United Nations-sponsored conference witnessed several firsts, not all were for the best.

