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COP29: Stalled Negotiations and Uncertain Future
COP29 in Baku faces challenges: stalled negotiations over the agenda, disagreements on climate finance, and the potential impact of a US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
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- What is causing a delay in the negotiations at COP29?
- Negotiations at COP29 are stalled due to disagreements on the official agenda. Several countries, including China and India, want to focus on finance, while others want to address broader climate issues, such as phasing out fossil fuels and addressing trade barriers.
- What is the primary focus of the COP29 climate conference?
- The main issue at COP29 in Baku is securing increased climate aid from developed to developing nations to facilitate sustainable development and climate change adaptation. Developing countries seek a significant increase from the current $116 billion annual aid.
- What are some of the criticisms of holding COP29 in Azerbaijan?
- The COP29 is being held in Azerbaijan, a country heavily reliant on oil, which has faced criticism from some NGOs due to its human rights record regarding environmental activists. The location raises concerns about the conference's credibility and commitment to climate action.
- How might a potential US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement impact the conference?
- A potential US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, for the second time under a Trump administration, weakens the negotiating power of the world's leading economy. However, states, cities, and businesses within the US have previously pledged to continue climate action, regardless of federal policy.
- What are the major points of contention regarding financial aid for climate action?
- While developed nations have pledged to increase climate aid, there are disagreements on the amount. Developing countries want a dramatic increase, whereas wealthy nations consider some proposals financially unrealistic given current economic constraints.