Climate Change
Protesting at UN Climate Talks Is Becoming Increasingly Difficult, Activists Say
With more than 2,400 fossil fuel industry lobbyists in attendance, climate advocates say COP28, currently being held in Dubai, has been the most restrictive yet regarding free speech.
Activists who have long played a role in shaping the tone and direction of the United Nations’ flagship climate summit say they’re being increasingly restricted at the annual event, complicating their ability to influence the talks. It comes as a record number of representatives and lobbyists from the fossil fuel industry attend COP28, which will continue in Dubai through next week.
Protesting at UN Climate Talks Is Becoming Increasingly Difficult, Activists Say