Overview

• Suspicious social media accounts have been identified promoting Azerbaijan's green energy image during COP29, raising concerns about manipulation of public discourse.
• Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, is accused of using fake accounts to influence online debates, with many accounts being deleted but quickly replaced.
• Over 1,770 individuals linked to fossil fuel interests are attending COP29, prompting calls for stricter regulations on industry influence in climate negotiations.
• Prominent figures, including former UN officials, have called for a fundamental overhaul of the COP process to focus more on implementation rather than negotiation.
• Despite criticism, the COP process remains a crucial platform for vulnerable nations to have an equal voice in climate discussions, though progress on key issues like climate finance is slow.