This joint statement was coordinated by Lostisland.
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, express our deep concern regarding the recent revelations about the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) “intentions” to utilize its role as host of the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) “to promote fossil fuel deals.”
Leaked briefing documents indicate that the UAE’s COP28 team has developed talking points to discuss fossil fuel deals with at least 15 nations during pre-COP meetings. These discussions reportedly involve proposals for collaboration between the UAE’s state oil company, Adnoc, and various countries on oil and gas projects.
These actions by the UAE raise serious concerns as they go against the intended purpose of COP28. The primary goal of COP28 is to expedite efforts to combat climate change, focusing on mitigation and adaptation, rather than promoting the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
We urge the UAE government to reconsider its plans and refrain from utilizing COP28 as a platform for fossil fuel deals. Instead, we encourage the UAE to leverage its position as host to champion ambitious climate action and emphasize a swift and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. We also urge all participating governments in COP28 to abstain from engaging in discussions that promote fossil fuels and instead focus on constructive discussions that advance the transition to renewable energy sources.
We commend the UAE and world governments for their efforts in transitioning away from fossil fuels despite the challenges.
The fight against climate change is a shared responsibility, and we must work together to build a sustainable future for all.
Signed,
Organizations
- Lostisland
- Reverclean Energy
- Rural infrastructure and human resources development organisations
- Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment in Nigeria (SOCSEEN)
- Empower India
- Lincgreen Prospects
- North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS)
- Water Justice and Gender
- Community Initiative for Peace and Children Foundation
- Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI)
- Global Sustainable Futures Progress Through Partnership Network GSFN
- Sustainable Development Institute
- Digital Euro Association
- Voi Youth Forum
- Ecology Africa Foundation
- Local Government Association (ADCCN)
- shabnam resources
- Village Farmers Initiative (VFI)
- Regional Centre for International Development Cooperation – RCIDC
- Roshni Development Organisation
- Regitree Green Foundation
- WECF
- Juta Mewangi Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd
- Friends of Nature and Biodiversity
- Tom Onkangi Foundation
- Women Economic Empowerment Africa
- Rural Aid Initiative
- Makerere University
- Extinction Rebellion Global Support
- Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative (GECCI)
- Association For Promotion Sustainable Development
- Youth Help Sierra Leone
- Parents for future
- VWA FANM AYISYÈN (VFA)
- Groupe de Réflexion et d’Initiative pour l’Avancement de la Grand’Anse (GRIAG)
- Paradigm for social justice and development
- La Verità Onlus – International Diplomacy
- Carbone Guinée
- CADIRE CAMEROON ASSOCIATION
- Parents For Future
- Climate Clock DRC
- ONG PADJENA
- Women Against Violence and Exploitation WAVE Foundation
- Ibba GBV organization ابا لمحارب العنف ضد الراة
- Réseau des Organisations de la Société Civile pour le Développement du Tonkpi (ROSCIDET)
- IMA Research Foundation
- University of Calabar
- United Youth for Sustainable Globe Eswatini
- Centre for Environment, Human Rights & Development Forum – CEHRDF
- African Leadership Group
- DISABILITY PEOPLES FORUM UGANDA
- Sciencists for Future, Upper Austria
- Women and Modern World Social Charitable Center
- VERT IVOIRE
- Italian Climate Network
- Tropenbos International
- Red de defensoras del Ambiente y el Buen vivir
- Asociacion Ciudadana por los Derechos Humanos
- CYNESA
- vzw Groothertogdom Flandrensis
- Emonyo Yefwe International
- Lanka Fundamental Rights Organization
- Association pour la Conservation et la Protection des Ecosystemes des Lacs et l’Agriculture Durable
- Women in development
- Climate Students Movement TSU
- UNISC International
- Primary Health Care Directorate -Ministry of Health
- cyberSafari
Individuals
- Mathias Lolk Magnussen
- Ravi Martolia
- Balqiaz Khan
- Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje
- Sankar
- Diolu Tobechukwu
- Tirtha Prasad Saikia
- Juana Vera Delgado
- Saffie Kalokoh
- Henri Kouam
- Michael Wanjuzi Makongo
- Morris Nyain
- Md. Zahid Hossain
- Erick Ochieng Sewe
- Selby Zuma
- Krishna Chandra Neupane
- Hitesh BHATT
- michael .r. hubert
- Asikaralu Okafor
- Henry Oriokot
- Asad Ali
- Apurva Chandola
- Laura Bernard
- Nabila Anis Yahaya
- Longkat Joel Jwalshik
- Lamech Morioka
- Mahlet Zeleke Redi
- Ofonime Udoh
- Bwanika Douglas
- Tatiana Seryán
- Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid
- Faith Chimeremma Chijioke
- Harald S. Frassine
- Mange Ram Adhana
- Aliemu Jalloh
- Reinhilde Spiekermann
- Marianne Zeilerbauer
- Wrbka Ilse
- Westerline CHARLES
- Namubiru Zula
- Gabriele Gallo
- Ibrahima Sory SYLLA
- Augustin Yves MBOCK KEKED
- Brian WJ McNeil
- Clara Plus
- Crispin Ngakani
- Jean-Claude Paul DEGBE
- Arc. Lola Ibrahim mnia
- Alison Barnaba Yacob السون برنابا يعقوب
- Sonali zol
- Natoueu Jean Claude KOYA
- Anisur Rahman Khan
- Professor Aniebiet Ntui
- Gcina Shongwe
- Md. Ilias Miah
- Divine Chidera Alozie
- Inka Juslin
- Hugo Raguet
- Maria Garzaner
- KAYANGA PETER
- Erwin Reichel
- Sudaba Shiraliyevva
- Ouattara Karamoko
- Erika Moranduzzo
- Peter Berger
- Luis Primo
- Maria Jose Lubertino
- GRACE JESSICA AGBA
- Niels Vermeersch
- Luke Kapchanga
- Dr.E.M.B. Daniel
- Anicet Lossa Londjiringa
- Onana etoundi Jean
- Adamu Mohammed
- Jin Tanaka
- Deodato Xavier Dias da Costa Neto
- Sascha Schmid