Geopolitics Overshadow COP29 Talks on Climate Cash

Geopolitics overshadow COP29 talks on climate cash, as Argentina walks away
By Kate Abnett, Olesya Astakhova and Virginia Furness BAKU (Reuters) -Countries at the COP29 summit tried to make progress on how to raise up to $1 trillion in climate finance for the world's most vulnerable,
COP29: UN climate talks ‘no longer fit for purpose’ say experts
COP climate talks are "no longer fit for purpose" and require an urgent overhaul, according to a group of key experts, BBC News reports.
What is COP29 and how will Trump’s election affect the climate talks?
The US election victory of Donald Trump - a known climate sceptic - could also prove to be a distraction, and some important leaders are not attending. COP29 is the world's most important meeting on climate change. It is led by the UN, and the 2024 event, the 29th such gathering, runs from 11-22 November.
COP climate talks not fit for purpose and need reform, say climate leaders
A group of former leaders and climate experts said the annual U.N. COP climate talks were no longer fit for purpose and needed to be reformed, publishing a critical open letter mid-way through what has so far been a fractious summit.
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Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.
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At the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, wars are top of mind for some leaders and activists who have ...
Exclusive-Fragile countries make $20 billion climate finance push at COP29, letter says
A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a year to combat ...
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?
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The question bringing COP29 to a halt: Who’s rich enough to pay for climate change?
At COP29, trillions of dollars are riding on whether major emerging economies like China will have to step up climate aid.
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
The United Nations' annual climate conference continues Wednesday with brief speeches by nations big and small.
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Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence
Oil executives descended on the COP29 talks in Baku for "energy day" on Friday as environmental groups denounced the presence ...
UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts
The United Nations' COP climate talks are "no longer fit for purpose" and need an urgent overhaul, key experts including a ...
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The world's most polluting cities are revealed at COP29 as frustration grows at fossil fuel presence
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most ...