Fossil fuel presence at COPs has grown sharply, reaching 3% of delegates at COP28 -report

Published 16:35 on March 4, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:35 on March 4, 2025  / /  Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Middle East

Fossil fuel interests accounted for 2,347 delegates, or 3% of all participants at COP28, gaining entry largely through business NGOs and developing country governments, according to a study released Monday.
Fossil fuel interests accounted for 2,347 delegates, or 3% of all participants at COP28, gaining entry largely through business NGOs and developing country governments, according to a study released Monday.


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