Oil and gas groups are accused of seeking to influence UN climate talks in Madrid by paying millions in sponsorship and sending dozens of lobbyists to delay rapid cut in fossil fuel use
This January 16, 2015, file photo shows pumpjacks operating at the Kern River Oil Field in Bakersfield, California.
Spanish energy giants Endesa and Iberdrola stepped in to sponsor the conference, which brings together more than 20,000 negotiators, scientists, NGOs and journalists from around the world. "For just a fraction of yearly profits, big polluters are able to wrap themselves in the branding of the COP and use this access to influence the negotiations," added Sriram Madhusoodanan of the Corporate Accountability watchdog.
While few oil and gas majors participate directly in UN talks, they are well represented in Madrid by the trade organisations they partner. "IETA supports the UNFCCC's goals and objectives for climate protection – which are a core part of our mission," CEO Dirk Forrister told AFP."Our members observe UN climate negotiations, because they are serious about bringing business solutions to the climate challenge," he added.
UN climate change secretary Patricia Espinosa said that "everyone" needed to be involved in transition away from fossil fuels. The proposal was opposed by the United States, Australia and the EU among others, yet no reference of it appeared in final discussion summaries.
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