Summary
At the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists are present, making them more numerous than most national delegations. A coalition of environmental groups has raised concerns about the influence these lobbyists may have on climate change discussions.
Key Facts
- More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists are registered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
- These lobbyists outnumber most country delegations, except for Brazil's.
- One in every 25 participants at the talks is linked to the fossil fuel industry.
- The coalition conducting the analysis seeks to protect UN climate policies from corporate influence.
- Similar high numbers were seen at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.
- The International Chamber of Commerce disputes claims about their delegation's composition, stating only three members are from fossil fuel companies.
- The presence of fossil fuel lobbyists has been a contentious issue in past COP meetings.
