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COP29 Baku: Greenwash or genuine climate action?
The UN Climate Summit in Baku faces criticism as a 'greenwash' amid concerns about funding, the impact of Trump's election, and Azerbaijan's fossil fuel reliance.
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Greta ThunbergDonald TrumpJohn PodestaElnur Soltanov
- Who will participate?
- Over 32,000 people are registered for COP29, including representatives from 198 countries, diplomats, scientists, NGOs, activists, and Indigenous leaders. The Taliban's attendance is notable, marking their first participation since 2021.
- What does COP stand for?
- COP stands for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This treaty, adopted in 1992, serves as a foundation for major climate agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
- What's on the agenda this year?
- COP29's key focus is increasing funding for lower-income countries to reduce emissions. Discussions will include securing a new annual climate finance goal (potentially $1 trillion), finalizing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and addressing the ongoing funding gap.
- When and where is the COP29 being held?
- COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11th to 22nd. The choice of Baku, a country heavily reliant on fossil fuels, has drawn criticism from climate activists.
- How will Trump's election affect the summit agenda?
- Donald Trump's election as US president casts uncertainty over future climate action. While it won't directly change the COP29 agenda, his potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement would significantly hinder the implementation of any agreements reached.