Just before the summit started, a BBC story alleged Al-Jaber was ready to use COP meetings to discuss oil business, a claim he denies.
Newly reported comments by COP28 President Sultan Al-Jaber, which throw cold water on a potential commitment to phase out fossil fuels, were condemned by activists and observers at the UN climate summit in Dubai.
Al-Jaber’s remarks deepened controversy around the COP28 leader — who is also the chief executive officer of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. — and raised new questions over whether the conference will be able to unite behind a strong pledge targeting the elimination of fossil fuels.
