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Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists get access to Cop28 climate talks

UAE-hosted summit admitted at least 2,456 people affiliated with oil and gas industries, analysis finds

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates’ nuclear reactor company signs a clean energy deal with the UAE, as nuclear power takes center stage at COP28

Gates’ nuclear reactor company signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE’s state-backed nuclear power company.

Fortune

COP28's UAE Chair Says 'We Respect' Climate Science

The Emirati head of the UN climate conference insisted on Monday that he respects climate science after he came under fire over a leaked video in which he questioned the science on fossil fuels.

International Business Times

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COP28's UAE President Says 'We Respect' Climate Science

The Emirati president of the UN's COP28 talks said Monday he respects climate science, after a leaked video showed him declaring that no science says phasing out fossil fuel will achieve climate goals.

International Business Times

Climate finance takes spotlight at COP28

Money pledges were in the spotlight at COP28 in Dubai on Monday as delegates turned their focus to the yawning gap in how much climate finance is needed and what's on tap, particularly for developing countries that need funds each year just to adapt to the warming world.

France 24

COP28 Host UAE Choking From Its Own 'Toxic' Air Pollution: HRW

The United Arab Emirates is choking under "alarmingly high" air pollution levels fed by its fossil fuel industry, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday as the oil-rich country hosts the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

International Business Times

Air pollution is dirty secret in UAE, says rights group

Human Rights Watch says country’s air pollution is dangerously high but there is little public criticism

The Guardian - UK

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Cop28 officials fail to clarify if protesters are safe to protest in Dubai

Thousands of activists attending climate conference in UAE, which has a poor record for demonstrations

The Guardian - UK

At COP28, Al Gore takes aim at host UAE's emissions

Armed with satellite images of pipelines, former US vice president and climate champion Al Gore singled out the emissions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the COP28 talks in the oil-rich monarchy on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Climate protesters march through Brussels as Cop28 continues in Dubai

The ‘great’ climate march returned to the streets of Brussels today (3 December), to coincide with Cop28 taking place in the UAE.

The Independent UK

Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels

Exclusive: UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber says phase-out of coal, oil and gas would take world ‘back into caves’

The Guardian - UK

At COP28, Al Gore Takes Aim At Host UAE's Emissions

Armed with satellite images of pipelines, former US vice president and climate champion Al Gore singled out the emissions of the United Arab Emirates at the COP28 talks in the oil-rich monarchy on Sunday.

International Business Times

The Tories happily overlooked the UAE’s human rights record – until it came for the Telegraph

Doing business as usual with despots seems suddenly unpalatable for some in the party

The Guardian - UK

As host of UN COP28 climate talks, the autocratic UAE is now allowing in critics it once kept out

As participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks filed in for another day of talks, they found themselves greeted by a rare sight in the United Arab Emirates — a protest

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Duel in the Desert: Fossil Fuel Giants and Environmentalists Face Off Over Energy Transition at COP28

Amid revelations over host country UAE using climate conference to strike oil and gas deals, the lack of financing for clean energy looms over the globe.

International Business Times

UK Unveils GBP11 Bn Windfarm Investment By UAE, German Firms

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday plans by UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE to invest up to GBP11 billion ($14 billion) in a giant offshore windfarm.

The Hindu

UAE announces $30 billion fund to catalyse private sector climate investments

The United Arab Emirates, host of COP-28, announced a US$30 billion commitment to an investment fund called ALTÉRRA.

The Independent UK

Sunak blasted for spending more time on jet than at Cop28 as PM accused of climate ‘retreat’

PM hits back at ‘hugely simplistic’ criticism – defending decision to spend more time in the air than at meetings

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Radio France Internationale

King Charles urges rapid and genuine climate action at Cop summit

World leaders have arrived in Dubai for UN Cop28 climate talks where the future of fossil fuels will be at the heart of negotiations. In his opening speech, King Charles III said the talks represented a "critical turning point" in the fight against climate change.

The Guardian - UK

Barclay family expected to regain control of Telegraph temporarily

Debt repayment will put group step closer to being controlled by consortium backed by UAE

The Guardian - UK

‘Brand Dubai’: how the city-state is using Cop28 climate talks to build influence

The emirate hosting the UN’s climate conference is selling a gilded vision of aspiration built on oil and everything it powers

Tom’s Guide

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The Hindu

Could COP28 help UAE become a post-oil economy? | Explained

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the world’s seventh largest oil producer, will host the 28th UN Climate Change Summit (COP28) in Dubai from November 30 to December 12

The Guardian - UK

Cop28: Rishi Sunak says ‘climate politics is close to breaking point’ – as it happened

UK PM is among world leaders in UAE for climate talks

The Hindu

COP28 | Rising ambitions on climate action must see matching progress on climate finance: PM Modi

PM Modi calls for climate financing, tech transfer to developing countries. India, UAE join forces to shape greener future, advancing global discourse on climate action. India-UAE ties span entire energy spectrum, focus on sustainability. Nations must ensure development priorities of Global South not compromised. COP28 to bring fresh impetus to…

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