COP29 Controversy: Climate Summit Tied to Fossil Fuel Deals
TL;DR Summary
An undercover investigation by Global Witness reveals that Azerbaijan, the host of COP29, is using the UN climate conference to facilitate fossil fuel deals, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Elnur Soltanov, CEO of COP29 and Azerbaijan's deputy energy minister, was recorded discussing potential oil and gas investments with a fake company, EC Capital, highlighting the influence of the fossil fuel industry at climate talks. The investigation underscores the challenge of balancing commercial interests with climate goals at international summits.
- COP29 is for oil deals Global Witness
- Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit The Guardian
- COP29 host Azerbaijan promoted fossil fuel deals ahead of climate summit, NGO says Reuters
- Azerbaijan Accused of Exploiting COP29 for Political Gain OilPrice.com
- Secret Video Shows Top Climate Change Conference Official Promising to Facilitate Fossil Fuel Deals Yahoo! Voices
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
15 min
vs 15 min read
Condensed
97%
2,984 → 80 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Global Witness