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🗞️ Driving the news: A new analysis by DeSmog and The Guardian reveals that 204 lobbyists from major agribusiness companies are attending COP29 in Baku
• Delegates represent corporations like JBS, PepsiCo, Nestlé, and Bayer, promoting technical solutions for emissions reductions while raising concerns about industry influence
• Brazil leads the host nations with 25 agribusiness delegates, many aligned with the meat and dairy sectors
🔭 The context: Agriculture accounts for up to one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock alone contributing a significant share of methane emissions
• The presence of agribusiness representatives highlights the sector's critical role in climate discussions but raises questions about their impact on policy outcomes
• Concerns over corporate influence are compounded by a record number of fossil fuel and carbon capture lobbyists at this year’s summit
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The participation of agribusiness giants underscores the need for transparent, equitable climate negotiations
• Critics argue that corporate agendas risk prioritizing profit over effective, just climate solutions, particularly for vulnerable nations disproportionately affected by emissions
⏭️ What's next: Calls for COP reform are growing, with demands for fairer representation of climate-affected communities
• As host of COP30, Brazil's delegation strategies will be closely watched to see how corporate influence shapes climate policy
💬 One quote: “We cannot hope to achieve a just transition without significant reforms to the COP process that ensure fair representation of those most affected” – Christiana Figueres, former UN climate chief
📈 One stat: 40% of agribusiness delegates at COP29 gained “privileged access” to diplomatic negotiations using country badges
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