Controversy Surrounds Azerbaijan's Hosting of COP29 Amid Human Rights Concerns
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An investigation has revealed that Azerbaijan's leadership at COP29 attempted to use the UN climate summit to broker fossil fuel deals, sparking criticism from climate advocates and raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Secret recordings show Azerbaijan's COP29 chief discussing oil and gas investments, contradicting global climate goals. The scandal highlights the ongoing influence of fossil fuel interests in climate negotiations, with calls for reform and stricter conflict of interest policies. Critics argue that the UN climate process risks being undermined by petrostates using it to greenwash their reputations.
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