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COP29 Azerbaijan

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Socar has signed fossil contracts worth $8 billion since the country was appointed host,

The host of COP29 has sold billions worth of oil. Just one day into the UN climate conference COP29 comes the news that the host country Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar has signed fossil contracts worth $8 billion since the country was appointed host, according to an analysis by the organization Global Witness. The agreements are three times larger than the previous year. "This undermines progress towards the only thing we know can prevent climate collapse," Patrick Galey, chief investigator at Global Witness told The Guardian.

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    • Rashid Kamau

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      Such moves send mixed signals to other countries, especially vulnerable nations, about the seriousness of global commitments to climate goals.

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      • Annett Michuki..

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        This is a disappointment

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        • Jane Wangui

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          I don't understand why people are so determined to get rich at the expense of our future.this has to stop.

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          • rosebellendiritu

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            It's unfortunate that when the rest of the world is committing to aid in global climate change,some countries will still jeopardise the efforts made.

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            • Rashid Kamau

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              @rosebellendiritu The world is already seeing the devastating impacts of climate change, and as we work together toward solutions, it’s important to remain vigilant and committed to the vision of a sustainable, resilient planet.

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            • Petter Körnemark

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              I saw some of Azerbaijan's oil fields yesterday, and visited their first one which is also the world's first industrial oil well. After that one can understand the complexity of fossil fuels in this country where fossil fuels stands for 80% of the income. Nonetheless a transition is needed, and we could also see solar panels along the road.

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              • Grace Njeri

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                It's a reminder of the urgent need for accountability and for nations and corporations to align their actions with the goals of a just and green transition.

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                • walter lungayi

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                  Very disappointing move. Investing in fossil contracts will jeopardize climate action efforts. Continued reliance on fossil fuels undermines global initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

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                  • Grace Njeri

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                    @walter_lungayi Such investments lock countries and companies into long-term commitments to extract and burn fossil fuels, which are the primary drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

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                  • Gorffly mokua

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                    This is a disgraceful betrayal of climate commitments, undermining global efforts to combat climate change and threatening our planet's future!⚠⚠

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                    • Annett Michuki..

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                      @gorffly_mokua it's so disappointing

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                    • Emily Osborne

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                      That's just terrible and very shameful. Unfortunately, it doesn't surprise me a whole lot, but it does concern me quite a bit. Very sad to hear this.

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                      • Gorffly mokua

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                        @emily_osborne Indeed it is concerning! The conference seems to benefit more fossil fuel industries!!!!

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                      • Sarah Chabane

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                        Pretty shameful and not surprising at all

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