UAE Oil Chief Sultan al-Jaber Steers COP28 Amid Controversy

Jaber's Leadership in Climate Talks Draws Criticism and Praise as He Pushes for Emission Reduction Commitments

Sultan al-Jaber, the United Arab Emirates oil chief executive and leader of COP28 climate talks, has a formidable reputation for earnestly pursuing results.
Jaber's position as leader of state energy giant ADNOC has alarmed environmental critics concerned over his commitment to maintaining a role for fossil fuels in the energy transition.
Jaber has worked to make more than 20 companies across the oil and gas sector and heavy industry agree to commit to curb emissions at COP28.
Success at COP28 will depend on achieving collaboration between the world's biggest carbon emitters China and the United States.
Jaber maintains that a phase down of fossil fuels is inevitable and essential, but as part of a comprehensive, thought-out energy transition plan that takes into account the circumstances of each country and region.