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environment-and-energy2 years ago

"Ex-Oil Executive Mukhtar Babayev Appointed to Spearhead COP29 Climate Summit"

Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan's ecology and natural resources minister and former oil executive, has been appointed to lead the 2024 U.N. climate talks, raising concerns among climate activists due to his past association with the state oil company. Despite Azerbaijan's heavy reliance on oil and gas revenues, there is cautious optimism recalling the unexpected positive outcomes from the previous COP28 in Dubai. The upcoming conference in Azerbaijan will focus on critical issues such as climate change adaptation and mitigation financing, with the international community watching for a fair and ambitious facilitation by the host country.

via NPR|
##azerbaijan#climatechange
environment-and-energy2 years ago

"Ex-Oil Executive Appointed to Spearhead COP29 Climate Summit in Azerbaijan"

Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan's ecology and natural resources minister and former oil executive, has been appointed to lead this year's U.N. climate talks, sparking concerns over the influence of the oil industry in climate negotiations. This follows the contentious presidency of Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, a state oil company leader, at COP28. Critics, including climate scientist Michael Mann, argue that oil executives should not preside over climate summits due to conflicts of interest. Azerbaijan, a country heavily reliant on oil and gas revenues, will host the talks with Babayev aiming to reduce the nation's climate pollution and increase renewable energy capacity.

via POLITICO|
##azerbaijan#climatetalks
environment-and-energy2 years ago

"Ex-Oil Executive Mukhtar Babayev Appointed to Chair COP29 Climate Summit"

Mukhtar Babayev, a former oil and gas industry executive and current Azerbaijan’s ecology and natural resources minister, has been appointed as the president-in-waiting for the upcoming COP29 climate summit. Despite his oil background and Azerbaijan's heavy reliance on fossil fuel exports, Babayev has experience in environmental protection, including soil remediation efforts. His appointment has raised concerns about the commitment to phasing out fossil fuels, but UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell has expressed support for working with Babayev to ensure a successful COP29.

via The Guardian|
##azerbaijan#climatechange
environment-and-energy2 years ago

"Ex-Oil Executive Appointed to Spearhead 2024 Global Climate Summit in Azerbaijan"

Mukhtar Babayev, a former oil executive with extensive experience in Azerbaijan's national oil company, has been nominated to lead the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan. Despite concerns over the influence of the oil industry on climate negotiations, his predecessor, Sultan al-Jaber, managed to secure agreements on transitioning away from fossil fuels at COP28. COP29 is expected to focus more on financial goals for climate action, but the appointment of another oil industry veteran has sparked criticism from climate activists who are calling for the exclusion of big polluters from the talks.

via BBC.com|
##azerbaijan#climatechange