DeSmog was on the ground at the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, and reported this series in the lead-up to and throughout the two-week conference.
About the Series
DeSmog was on the ground at the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, and reported this series in the lead-up to and throughout the two-week conference.
In This Series
The Climate Policy Institute attending the UN summit was founded by a state-backed think tank which has received fossil fuel funding.
Companies with major oil and gas interests have been given a stage at the UK pavilion in Baku.
Agriculture delegates use influence to โdistractโ policymakers from genuine solutions needed to transform food and farming, say campaigners.
The boss of the UKโs largest gas supplier is listed as a representative of an African NGO.
With spotlight on politicians and their pledges in Baku, fossil fuel lobbyists are racking up private meetings with Trudeauโs government.
An open letter from climate scientists and campaigners warns of the dangers associated with false climate claims.
Oil and gas majors are splashing the cash in order to have a presence at the flagship climate talks in Azerbaijan.
The flagship summit is at risk of turning into a tool for authoritarian petrostates.
The elite agency has been going all out to win positive press for the hosts of the UN climate talks.
One of the sponsors of the UK pavilion has worked with major polluters to help them extract more oil and gas.
Campaigners say the European Commission has โcompletely embarrassed itselfโ by offering โflimsy excusesโ for taking oil and gas lobbyists to the flagship summit.
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