Angolan President João Lourenço acknowledged the severity of the global climate crisis while emphasizing the right of hydrocarbon-producing countries to develop their resources for the benefit of their citizens. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference in Luanda, Lourenço stressed the importance of balancing resource development with environmental responsibility. He recognized the harmful effects of climate change but underscored that hydrocarbon-producing nations, like Angola, should continue to develop their