Should Lobbyists Be Excluded From Climate Meetings?
The influence of fossil fuel lobbyists on climate negotiations has come into the spotlight at the Bonn climate conference. But debate over their role has only just begun.
The starting gun for next global climate conference COP23 in November went off this week in Bonn, Germany, as representatives from 196 countries gathered for preparatory meetings May 8 to 18.
Most participants share the common goal of achieving sustainable societies and increasing climate protection. But government leaders, environmental activists and policy-makers are not the only ones attending the talks.
Lobbyists from various sectors also use the chance to make their voices heard, and promote their interests - which are not always in line with climate protection.
Ubud Bali