COP29 Climate Talks in Baku: Urgent Call for Climate Finance Amidst Political Turmoil
COP29 deliberates climate finance essentials while facing geopolitical challenges and failing commitments from major polluters like the U.S. and Germany.
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At COP29 in Baku, climate negotiations prioritize funding for developing nations amidst increased urgency for $1 trillion annually to combat climate impacts. Political upheaval in the U.S. and Germany complicates discussions, with leaders urging unified action. COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev emphasized the pressing need for financial leadership in light of historical funding shortfalls and the severe impacts of climate change already unfolding globally. The absence of key national leaders further complicates negotiations, underscoring the divide in climate responsibilities between wealthy and poor nations, as pressures mount on delegates to secure a new funding agreement.
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