COP28 opens amid conflict of interest accusations against its presidency

As the latest climate summit starts in Dubai, there are ongoing doubts that a petrostate can move the world from accords to actions in line with the emissions trajectory demanded by the Paris Agreement

COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber has stoutly denied the allegations that documents leaked earlier this week indicated his intention to use the United Arab Emirate’s role at the climate summit to push oil and gas deals with foreign governments.