Climate summit controversy and conflicting interests

The upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai is facing controversy as leaked documents revealed that the host country, United Arab Emirates, planned to pitch oil and gas deals during the summit. Critics argue that using a climate summit to further fossil fuel interests goes against the purpose of the event, which is to set emissions targets and secure climate change-related financing. However, some suggest that involving the private sector, including oil and gas companies, is necessary to address climate change effectively. The CEO of Abu Dhabi's oil and gas giant, who is also the president of the UN climate summit, is seen as a key figure bridging the gap between oil and gas and renewable energy.