'Oil shaming is absolutely meaningless': COP29 business champion hits back at criticism of climate talks

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Nigar Arpadarai, COP29 High Level Champion | Credit: COP29
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Nigar Arpadarai, COP29 High Level Champion | Credit: COP29

EXCLUSIVE: High Level Champion for COP29 Nigar Arpadarai rejects criticism of Baku Summit, as she argues fossil fuel industries have a key role to play in tackling climate change

COP29's business champion Nigar Arpadarai has defended the role of fossil fuel companies and carbon intensive industries at global climate talks, as she hit back at "oil shaming" and "divisive language"...

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