COP29: Climate Talks Overshadowed by U.S. Politics and Oil Concerns
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COP29, the 29th UN climate conference, will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22, 2024, focusing on climate change challenges and financial support for poorer nations. The event faces challenges due to the absence of key world leaders, Donald Trump's US election victory, and Azerbaijan's controversial human rights record and fossil fuel ambitions. Discussions will center on increasing climate finance and updating national climate action plans, amid concerns about global warming and recent extreme weather events.
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