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November 20, 2024

News Desk

The COP29 climate talks are entering the final stretch. what happens next?

A member of the Saudi delegation listens to the audience during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 20, 2024. — Reuters Marathon COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch on Wednesday, when hosts Azerbaijan are due to release an update on the negotiations so far, as the summit seeks to agree a new target on issues such as funding for climate. The talks, which began on November 11, are due to conclude on Friday at 14:00 GMT, but COP summits have a long history. Here’s a breakdown of the known sticking points and what happens

COP Truce: A call for global unity to address climate and conflict

This year, the world has convened in Baku for COP29, a historic event that offers a chance to significantly advance the global climate agenda. Yet COP29 brings more than a platform for discussions and pledges; it introduces an unprecedented call to action known as the “COP Truce”, urging nations to halt military operations during the month of the conference. This appeal, inspired by the Olympic Truce, represents a powerful initiative from the COP29 Presidency, designed to foster peace, environmental preservation, and the global fight against climate change. The COP Truce draws its inspiration from the Olympic Truce, which has been

COP29 Opens in Baku with Breakthrough on Global Carbon Markets

Baku: Today, Parties assembled for the first day of the UN Climate Change Conference achieved a critical early success by reaching consensus on standards for the creation of carbon credits under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. This will enable climate action by increasing demand for carbon credits and ensure that the international carbon market operates with integrity under the supervision of the United Nations. Commenting on the outcome, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev said, “This will be a game-changing tool to direct resources to the developing world. Following years of stalemate, the breakthroughs in Baku have now begun. But there

COP29 kicks off in Baku

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is set to begin in Baku, marking the first time Azerbaijan’s capital hosts this globally significant event. Following nearly a year of meticulous preparation, Baku is ready to welcome over 60,000 participants who will address pressing climate issues in the South Caucasus and beyond. Since the December 2023 announcement to hold COP29 in Azerbaijan, Azernews, the nation’s leading English-language newspaper, has been at the forefront of covering the country’s climate initiatives and projects. As the event kicks off today, Azernews joins a global media contingent in anticipation of transformative discussions taking place

The True Cost of Emissions

As COP29 approaches, Pakistan stands ready not just as a participant but as a nation carrying the burden of a crisis it did little to cause. The world’s leaders will soon converge to address climate change and yet, for Pakistan, this summit is not merely about dialogue, it is about survival. After floods devastated a third of the country, submerging homes, destroying livelihoods, and casting millions into despair, Pakistan brings a plea to COP29 that goes beyond politics. It is a call for justice, a demand that the international community recognizes the enormous price climate change has inflicted on countries

COP29: $800 Million pledged for Loss and Damage Fund as Baku meeting concludes

The Fund for responding to Loss and Damage has reached a historic milestone following its third meeting in Baku, marking a critical step toward becoming fully operational by 2025. Hosted by the COP29 Presidency of Azerbaijan, the Board finalized key agreements, including the appointment of an Executive Director and trustee arrangements with the World Bank. With nearly $800 million in pledges from various countries, the COP29 Presidency aims to convert these commitments into actionable funds at the upcoming summit. The funds will be directed toward communities suffering the most from climate change impacts. COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev called the day

COP29 host tells rich nations to break climate impasse

A man holds a sign as activists mark the start of New York City Climate Week during a demonstration calling on the US government to take action on climate change and reject the use of fossil fuels in New York City, New York, USA, September 17, 2023. — Reuters Wealthy nations are expected to commit to funding goals of more than $100 billion. Negotiators have barely agreed on a dollar amount of aid. Talks reach an impasse owho should pay, receive the money. PARIS: Countries hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Summit of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) have

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