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Revised UN agreement strengthened but alliance of small-island states complains about ‘litany of loopholes’
Some progress, but some glaring gaps
Known for his steely style, the Emirati technocrat must persuade countries to reach a deal
Also in this newsletter, the Seattle start-up taking on plastic pollution
Plans launched by summit president Sultan al-Jaber ‘clearly fall short of what is required’, says António Guterres
Methane, renewable and nuclear pledges made at climate conference in Dubai
Also in today’s newsletter, time to sell out of the nuke supply chain?
UAE’s Sultan al-Jaber says documents showing talking points are ‘false’ but acknowledges being asked to ‘engage’
The summit host is investing big in clean energy to ensure talks are a success — and possibly to sway the outcome, critics say
Leak appears to outline talking points for discussions with foreign governments
France, Spain, Ireland, Kenya and 11 other countries push for an end to new oil and gas projects
Head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company pushes for investment in decarbonisation
Petrostate seeks to strengthen reputation with PR blitz as it prepares to host COP28
Also in today’s newsletter, climate finance initiatives risk becoming ‘unmanageable’, UN external auditor says
Adnoc amasses 50-strong team as UAE state oil group seeks to diversify business and expand overseas
COP28 ‘action plan’ allows for new oil and gas production as long as emissions are captured
Petrostate emissions pledge comes as G20 ministers gather to discuss road map for COP28
Guterres eyes COP28 hosts UAE saying carbon capture push undermines climate agenda
The world cannot afford this year’s climate summit to be a washout
More than 100 members of US Congress and European parliament say oil executive’s position is a risk to negotiations
Abu Dhabi state group’s chief ‘will not leave any opportunity unturned’ to raise capacity
Consortium acquires 49% stake in Adnoc division as emirate seeks to draw foreign capital
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