US and EU Reiterate Support for UAE on COP28, Dismissing Concerns Over Oil Lobbyists

 

In a strong show of support, the United States and the European Union have reaffirmed their backing for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its efforts to combat climate change ahead of the COP28 summit in Dubai. This comes after a letter, signed by several members of the US Congress and the European Parliament, raised concerns over the influence of oil and gas lobbyists at the climate talks.


The signatories, including left-wing European and American legislators, clean energy lobbyists-turned-candidates, and political figures critical of Gulf countries, called for the withdrawal of Dr Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, as the president-designate of the summit due to his position at the helm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.


However, both the US and EU's top leadership dismissed these concerns and expressed confidence in Dr Al Jaber's capabilities. A US government official highlighted Dr Al Jaber's experience as a diplomat and business leader, including his role as chairman of renewable energy company Masdar. The official emphasized the UAE's importance as a partner in the joint efforts to combat the climate crisis and praised their leadership in COP28.


Nicholas Lyons, the Lord Mayor of London, commended the UAE's meticulous approach to hosting the summit, noting that being chaired by someone with a background in both a hydrocarbon company and a renewable technology company adds valuable perspectives to the discussions. He acknowledged the complexity of the issue and recognized that hydrocarbons will continue to play a role in the global energy mix for the foreseeable future, making the UAE well-positioned to guide the transition and demand a clear path of transition from other participants.



Frans Timmermans, the EU's top negotiator on climate change, stressed the importance of engaging energy companies in the green transition. He argued that vilifying and ignoring private energy concerns would hinder progress, highlighting Dr Al Jaber's track record of investing in renewables within his company.

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