Biswendu BhattacharjeeBelem (Brazil), Nov. 14 -- Over 1,600 lobbyists from the fossil fuel industry have gained access to the COP30 climate talks in Belem, raising concerns about the heavy industry presence at these critical negotiations, according to Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition.
The KBPO reported that fossil fuel lobbyists overshadow nearly all country delegations at COP30, with only Brazil, the host nation, sending more representatives. This marks a 12% increase compared to last year's talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, making it the largest gathering of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP events to date.
With one in every 25 participants in Belem linked to the fossil fuel sector, there are increasing calls for an accountability framework ...