Global greenhouse gas emissions at all-time high, study finds Scientists say world is burning through ‘carbon budget’ that can be emitted while staying below 1.5C The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Countries have not yet agreed to put fossil fuel phase-out on Cop28 agenda Director-general of climate talks, Majid Al Suwaidi, says governments have not reached agreement to discuss key issue The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
‘Absolute scandal’: UAE state oil firm able to read Cop28 climate summit emails Exclusive: UN conference president Sultan Al Jaber is also head of oil firm, which was consulted on how to respond to a media inquiry The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Will fossil fuel phase-out make it onto the UN’s climate agenda? UN climate chief says while the rapid end of hydrocarbon use is required, the idea may not be discussed at COP28 talks. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023
First Thing: White House pushes for support on debt ceiling deal Some in Congress question if they received enough concessions in bipartisan deal. Plus, Cop28 president accused of ‘greenwashing’ The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023
Cop28 president’s team accused of Wikipedia ‘greenwashing’ Exclusive: UAE using site to ‘control narrative’ amid criticism of oil boss leading climate summit, say critics The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023
Cop28 host UAE’s approach is ‘dangerous’, says UN’s ex-climate chief Christiana Figueres says focus on carbon capture is direct threat to survival of vulnerable countries The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023
COP28 chair urges tripling use of renewables by 2030 The president-designate of the upcoming UN climate talks, Sultan Al Jaber, has called on participants to drastically ramp up their use of renewable energy ahead of the key summit in the United Arab Emirates later this year. Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2023
Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time Cop28 president Sultan Al Jaber says summit in Dubai in November will dedicate a day to health The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023
G7 nations formally declare their intention to speed transition to renewables Energy and environment ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations have formally vowed to speed the shift to renewables The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023
COP28 head urges rich nations to prioritise climate finance for Global South The president of the COP28 climate talks, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, called for "available, accessible and affordable" finance for the developing economies most vulnerable to the destructive impacts of global warming. He was addressing G7 environment ministers gathered for talks in Japan. Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2023
Cop28 president: world needs business mindset to tackle climate crisis Exclusive: Sultan Al Jaber aims to use UN talks to set out how private sector can limit greenhouse gas emissions The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023
Revealed: UAE plans huge oil and gas expansion as it hosts UN climate summit Exclusive: UAE’s fossil fuel boss will be the president of Cop28, making a mockery of the summit, say campaigners The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023
COP28 President-designate Says Paris Agreement Goal of 1.5°C Is ‘Non-negotiable' Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasized the need to mobilize resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action. His remarks came during the World Sustainable Development Summit hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi. Al Jaber reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023 UAE Urges Major Course Correction in Climate Change The UAE asserted the need to move from gradual steps to substantial progress and a quantum leap through partnerships, political will, and unified climate action. It affirmed its endeavors to apply positive approaches as the host country of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) and activate the principle of…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 UAE ‘running towards’ renewable future, says oil boss Cop28 president Climate groups have accused head of national oil company, Sultan Al Jaber, of conflict of interest
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023 UAE oil company employees given roles in office hosting Cop28 Exclusive: at least 12 officials at body hosting Cop28 appear to have come straight from fossil fuel industry
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023 Abu Dhabi Global Energy Forum: Geopolitical Turmoil Affects Energy Transition The seventh yearly Global Energy Forum, arranged by the Atlantic Council, has launched in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023 UAE’s Cop28 president will keep role as head of national oil company Campaigners warn ‘breathtaking conflict of interest’ could jeopardise climate negotiating process
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023 UAE Names Al-Jaber to Head COP28 Climate Talks The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named Thursday as president of this year's COP28 climate talks. Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), will be the first CEO to take the role at the UN summit, the official WAM…
Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023 COP28 fury as one of world’s biggest oil barons appointed president of climate talks EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners hit out at 'cruel joke' after Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, picked to lead crucial UN climate summit.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 2, 2022 Riyadh Hosts International Workshop to Improve Yemeni Institutions The Coordination Group for Building and Developing the Capacity of Yemeni Institutions held on Tuesday its first workshop in Riyadh, with the participation of a number of Yemeni and Saudi institutions and international organizations. The two-day workshop aims to discuss means to strengthen the work of the Yemeni government and…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 6, 2022 ADNOC CEO: Policies Aimed at Pulling the Plug on the Current Energy System are Misguided Energy security is essential for social, economic and climate progress, said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London, Dr. Al Jaber said market sentiment does…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022 Germany's RWE and UAE's ADNOC Ink LNG Deal United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessed on Sunday the signing of a new Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) Agreement that will accelerate projects of joint interest between the UAE and Germany in energy security, decarbonization and climate action. The agreement was…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022 Al Jaber, Grundberg Discuss Joint Efforts to Reach Political Solution in Yemen Crisis Saudi Arabia on Sunday renewed its support for UN efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen. This came during a meeting between Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al Jaber and UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in Riyadh. They discussed joint efforts to reach a comprehensive political…