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Welcome to Exclusive Ask anything session with me, Stuti Mishra, independent Asia climate correspondent.
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The United Nations’ 29th annual Climate Summit (Cop 29) began Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together world leaders, activists and experts to address urgent climate challenges.
A key focus this year is climate finance, with discussions focusing on how to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed to reduce emissions and support countries already experiencing severe climate impacts. Leaders of the hardest-hit countries are advocating a new fiscal target, the “New Collective Quantitative Target” (NCQG), to replace the $100 billion commitment in the Paris Agreement.
Despite the responsibility of developed countries to fund global climate action as part of an agreement to limit warming to 1.5°C, finance remains a divisive issue. Differences of opinion persist about how much money is needed, who should contribute, what should be funded, and which areas should be prioritized. The initial $100 billion target was not reached until 2022. 2 years late —Now you can prepare for rising climate costs.
Moreover, Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States raises doubts about American involvement, given his past withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and rollback of environmental policies.
Other key topics at the summit include how to continue the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and how to finalize international carbon market regulations.
So what could Cop29 mean for the future of climate action? Can countries make real progress on climate finance? And how could Trump’s return to power affect the outcome?
If you have a question about Cop29, submit it now or join us live for our “Ask Me Anything” event on 23 November at 7pm GMT. I’m here to answer as many of your questions as I can, from financial interests to the potential impact of U.S. politics on global climate action.
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