Exclusive: News of changes to usually non-editable document ‘risks placing climate summit in jeopardy’
A Saudi Arabian delegate has been accused of directly making changes to an official Cop29 negotiating text, it can be revealed.
Cop presidencies usually circulate negotiating texts as non-editable PDF documents to all countries simultaneously, which are then discussed. Giving one party editing access “risks placing this entire Cop in jeopardy”, said one expert.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: News of changes to usually non-editable document ‘risks placing climate summit in jeopardy’A Saudi Arabian delegate has been accused of directly making changes to an official Cop29 negotiating text, it can be revealed.Cop presidencies usually circulate negotiating texts as non-editable PDF documents to all countries simultaneously, which are then discussed. Giving one party editing access “risks placing this entire Cop in jeopardy”, said one expert. Continue reading…
