Cop28: Can fossil fuel companies transition to clean energy?

The world currently runs on fossil fuels but must phase them out to end the climate crisis. Achieving that commitment is a crucial goal for Cop28. The summit is being hosted by the United Arab Emirates, a major oil and gas producer, and will be run by Sultan Al Jaber , the head of the UAE’s state oil company, as well as chair of its renewable company Masdar.

Al Jaber argues getting the fossil fuel companies on board is vital to making the green transition but others say the industry has long blocked progress towards a safer world.

The Guardian’s environment editor, Damian Carrington, will chair a panel including Tessa Khan, founder and executive director, Uplift; Christiana Figueres, Global Optimism; and Mike Coffin, Carbon Tracker. Together, they will explore what fossil fuels companies and countries are doing to drive - or block - the transition, and what society, organisations and governments can do to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.

Date: Tuesday 5 December 2023
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