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Climate Protests at COP29
Climate activists protested at COP29 in Azerbaijan and Africa, demanding an end to fossil fuels and increased climate funding, while criticizing the fossil fuel industry's influence on the conference.
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Amalen SathanantharAfanyu Yembe NjamnshiAl GoreBan Ki-Moon
- What criticism did Al Gore make regarding COP29?
- Former US Vice President Al Gore criticized the undue influence of fossil fuel interests and nations dependent on them on COP proceedings.
- What were the demands of the African climate activists?
- Activists from Africa also protested, demanding increased funding to help African nations cope with climate change impacts; they want more grants than loans or investments.
- What was the main demand of the climate activists who protested in Azerbaijan?
- Climate activists protested in Azerbaijan, demanding an end to fossil fuel use and calling for wealthy nations to increase climate funding commitments.
- What concerns were raised regarding the effectiveness of the COP process, and what solutions were proposed?
- Concerns were raised about COP's effectiveness, with calls for more frequent, accountable smaller meetings with stricter criteria for host countries, and for companies to demonstrate clear climate commitments before attending.
- How many representatives from the fossil fuel industry attended COP29, and what criticism did this generate?
- Over 1700 fossil fuel representatives attended COP29, prompting criticism that the conference is heavily influenced by the industry; it was compared to tobacco lobbyists at a lung cancer conference.