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G20 divisions over key climate goals pile pressure on Cop28 hosts
The world’s largest economies failed to agree on targets to phase down fossil fuels and scale up renewables
UN head Guterres contradicts Cop28 host on fossil fuel phaseout
The UAE say “fossil fuel emissions” should be phased out but Guterres said “fossil fuels” themselves must go, in a split on the role of carbon capture
Fake social media profiles wage “organised” propaganda campaign on Cop28
Over a hundred Twitter profiles are suspected of a coordinated effort to influence opinion online. The Cop28 team says these activities are “unacceptable”.
Cop28 head backs fossil phase-out with carbon capture caveat
The UAE’s climate envoy Sultan Al-Jaber called for a “phase out of fossil fuel emissions” rather than fossil fuels
Migrant workers face risks building Europe’s new gas supplies in the UAE
Climate Home spoke with migrant workers in the UAE, who face harsh conditions and a lack of transparency when risk turns deadly.
Cop28 host UAE tried to weaken global shipping’s climate ambition
Campaigners said the UAE’s opposition to zero emissions by 2050 was “alarming” given the country will host Cop28 climate talks in December
UAE minister calls for “phase out” of oil and gas
Attempts to get governments to agree to “phase out” fossil fuels were unsuccesful at Cop26 and Cop27 and that battle is likely to be re-fought at Cop28
UAE’s Cop28 boss calls for “course correction” on climate change
Jaber, who also heads the state oil giant Adnoc, fueled activists’ worries about fossil fuels in the upcoming UN climate negotiations.
UAE plans to have it both ways as Cop28 climate summit host
The Gulf oil and gas exporter is going big on renewable energy investment and food security, while expanding hydrocarbon production
Deadly flash floods in UAE highlight need for resilience investment
The Middle East has not been used to planning for intense rainfall but the region must learn the lessons of recent flooding which killed Asian migrants, experts warn
UAE opens $10bn green credit line in Gulf first
NEWS: Developing countries will be the target of National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s 10-year pledge to tackle “significant” energy funding gap
United Arab Emirates submits renewables goal to UN
NEWS: Middle Eastern petropower aims for 24% clean energy by 2021, but sets no emissions target in climate pledge
Gulf states will let oil price fall further, say ministers
NEWS: Saudi refusal to cut oil production could drive prices lower and make tar sands, deepwater and shale projects unviable
Oil-rich Arab emirates duck climate finance obligations
NEWS: The United Arab Emirates needs its wealth to diversify away from fossil fuels, argues lead negotiator
Masdar aims to boost renewable investments after London Array success
Masdar chief Sultan Al Jaber keen to expand global operations after successful launch of the world’s largest offshore windfarm
Masdar offers welcome boost to UK Green Investment Bank
UAE state funded energy investor to provide much needed stimulus to Britain’s low carbon lender
Francois Hollande to address Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week – then pitch for oil deal
French President to push Total for deal that would smooth way to 30 year contract with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) after addressing clean energy audience
Plans for sustainable Abu Dhabi eco-Mosque get approval
Building designed by architecture student includes state of the art heat-blocking structure, water capture, roof gardens and solar panels.
Water summit underlines growing importance in Middle East
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says ‘water more important than oil’ for Middle East.