COP29: Navigating Climate Challenges Amidst Political Tensions

The upcoming Cop29 summit in Baku faces significant challenges as global carbon emissions continue to rise, with 2024 expected to be the warmest year on record. The re-election of Donald Trump, who has previously dismissed climate change as a "hoax," threatens to undermine international climate efforts, including the Paris Agreement. The summit aims to address climate finance for developing nations, but recent controversies and Trump's stance cast doubt on achieving substantial progress. Despite these hurdles, there is hope that Cop29 can lay groundwork for future climate action.