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UAE appoints oil exec to lead COP28 climate talks, sparking outrage

The Washington Post · Claire Parker · last updated

The decision to name Sultan al-Jaber, the head of one of the world’s largest oil companies, as president of COP28, drew condemnation from environmental groups.

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The 28th Conference of the Parties on climate change is planned for Nov. 30 through Dec. 12, 2023, in Dubai.

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