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What happened
A recent study has uncovered that over 5,000 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to UN climate negotiations from 2021 to 2024, a period marked by extreme weather events and insufficient climate action. These lobbyists, representing at least 859 fossil fuel organizations, have been able to influence discussions meant to address climate change. Notably, 90 fossil fuel corporations accounted for over half of the global oil and gas production last year. The findings have prompted renewed calls for banning fossil fuel companies from climate talks, as their presence is seen as a barrier to meaningful action against climate change. The upcoming Cop30 summit in Brazil is expected to highlight these issues further, as activists demand greater transparency and accountability in climate negotiations.
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Key insights
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Corporate Influence
Fossil fuel companies significantly influence climate negotiations.
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Lobbyist Access
Over 5,000 lobbyists attended UN climate talks from 2021-2024.
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Calls for Ban
Activists demand banning fossil fuel firms from climate talks.
Takeaways
The overwhelming presence of fossil fuel lobbyists at UN climate negotiations raises serious concerns about the integrity of climate action efforts. Without significant reforms to limit corporate influence, achieving meaningful progress in combating climate change remains a daunting challenge.