An unprecedented number of lobbyists with ties to the fossil fuel industry have been granted access to COP28 in Dubai, raising concern about their influence during climate policy negotiations, according to a new analysis by environmental groups.
In total, 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists registered for this year’s event compared with 636 a year prior, according to the report prepared by the coalition Kick Big Polluters Out.
“The sheer number of fossil fuel lobbyists at climate talks that could determine our future is beyond justification,” said Joseph Sikulu, a coalition member and managing director at the environmental group 350.org, in a statement.
“Their increasing presence at
