UAE's COP28 Leader Calls for Unity in Addressing Climate Crisis
The United Arab Emirates' pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Duba i, Sultan al-Jaber, has faced criticism from climate activists who have expressed concern about his background as the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. In response, al-Jaber addressed these concerns head-on during a speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, calling for unity in the fight against climate change. Al-Jaber described the upcoming United Nations negotiations as an “unprecedented opportunity to engage the energy industry in a technological revolution,” and urged everyone to work together to make significant progress towards reducing carbon emissions. He emphasized the need for a “major course correction” to address the urgent threat of climate change, while also stressing the importance of policies that are “pro-growth and pro-climate at the same time.” Despite his background in the oil industry, al-Jaber has been a longtime climate envoy and has led the UAE's push for...