Rachel Kyte, the UK's new climate envoy, retains ties to a charity linked to fossil fuel investments and a multimillion-pound Labour party donation, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Joy Morrissey, the shadow energy minister, questioned whether Rachel Kyte's appointment was influenced by Quadrature Capital's £4 million donation to the Labour party and if any potential conflicts were assessed.
Despite the scrutiny, prominent figures in climate advocacy defended Kyte, emphasizing her extensive expertise and commitment to climate finance, crucial for addressing prolonged climate negotiations.
Christiana Figueres praised Kyte's appointment, asserting her qualifications to address the UK's climate ambitions and the long-standing challenge of mobilizing climate finance effectively.
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