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UN climate change body accused of conflict of interest, Saudi influence

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Briefings

A Guardian investigation reveals potential conflicts of interest among 20 out of 223 lead authors on the UN IPCC's next major assessment, with over half linked to Saudi institutions including two Saudi Aramco employees. This raises questions about the independence of experts producing critical climate data.

Key points

• 20 out of 223 lead authors on the IPCC assessment have a strong conflict of interest, with more than half linked to Saudi institutions.
• Two employees of oil giant Saudi Aramco are among the 20 authors identified with potential conflicts of interest.

Context and limitations

The investigation is ongoing and relies on the Guardian's findings; specific dates for the conflict of interest are not provided, and the full scope of Saudi influence remains partially unverified.

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