Corporate Influence and Lobbying Dominance at COP28: A Threat to Climate Action

A record number of fossil fuel representatives, totaling at least 2,456 people, are attending the United Nations climate summit, raising concerns about progress in curbing climate change. The presence of these delegates, outnumbering those from most countries and climate-vulnerable nations, has sparked fears that the talks may be influenced by the fossil fuel industry. While science supports the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels, the oil industry is advocating for a slower "phase down" that may not prevent the worst effects of global warming. Some organizations have called for a boycott, while others plan to counter lobbyists by attending the summit in large numbers.