COP29: Who pays for climate action in developing nations—and how much—becomes more urgent
This year's United Nations climate summit, the Conference of the Parties (COP29) which starts in Azerbaijan this week, has been dubbed the "finance COP."
COP29: 5 Critical Developments To Watch At This Year’s Climate Summit
COP29, this year's biggest environmental conference, is now underway. Here is how leaders from around the world are coming together to advance global climate efforts.
COP29: Why are countries fighting over climate finance?
The main task for nearly 200 countries at the U.N.'s COP29 climate summit is to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in financing for climate projects worldwide.
COP29 climate summit begins. Will it be the last for the U.S.?
As delegates from nearly 200 countries gather for a major international summit on climate change, they're confronting a new era of uncertainty for the U.S. under a second Trump administration.
Select countries back more funding for climate action at COP29 summit
A coalition of world leaders from industrialized nations and climate-vulnerable countries at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku called for more ambitious climate funding on Wednesday. "Trillions of dollars are required.
COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?
This year's U.N. climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change.
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World leaders begin plenary speeches at COP29 climate summit
Dozens of leaders are set to give speeches at the UN's Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan on Tuesday, setting the tone for the two-week negotiations. Among others, UN Secretary General António Guterres is expected to speak.
Where Will the COP29 Money Come From?
In Baku, every conversation circles back to how much it will cost to help developing countries address climate change — and ...
Nations far apart in COP29 climate finance talks
Landing a new agreement to boost money for climate action in developing countries is the summit's top priority. Read more at ...
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Global carbon market approved at COP29 after years of delay
The vote at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, opens the door for both nations and companies to invest in projects such as preserving ...
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COP29: Africa ‘does not want to alienate China’ in Baku
Focusing on climate finance, the decisions to be taken at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in ...
Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, UN chief warns COP29 summit
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Tuesday to "pay up" to prevent ...
Climate inequality must take centre stage at COP29
Centring climate justice in our global efforts against climate change could bring myriad benefits for us all. COP29 in Baku ...
The Leaders of the World’s Top 13 Polluters Are Skipping COP29
The heads of the 13 biggest emitters, including the U.S., China, and France, will not be present at this year's U.N. climate ...
‘Test for rich countries’: Cop29 summit opens with stark warnings and fear of Trump
Thousands of diplomats, scientists and leaders arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan to negotiate the thorniest topic of climate ...
COP29 UN Climate Meeting Begins Under Shadows | Opinion
If the United States is set on a path toward deepening its reliance on fossil fuels, it's difficult to hold out hope for an ...