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🗞️ Driving the news: Nations remain deadlocked over a crucial climate aid agreement ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
• Developing countries are pushing for $1 trillion annually in climate finance from wealthier nations, but disagreements over who should pay and how much are stalling negotiations
• The potential return of Donald Trump, who pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, adds uncertainty
🔭 The context: COP29 has been dubbed the "finance COP," as it focuses on increasing climate aid to developing nations
• The current $100 billion annual climate finance target, set to expire in 2025, falls far short of what poorer nations need to address the impacts of climate change
• Major donors like the U.S. and EU have yet to commit to new amounts
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Climate-vulnerable countries are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events, and without significant financial aid, they struggle to implement adaptation measures and recover from disasters
• Securing a robust finance deal is key to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement
⏭️ What's next: Government ministers will meet in Baku this week to push for progress, but with political and economic uncertainties, a resolution remains elusive
• Azerbaijan, under scrutiny for its fossil fuel reliance, has pledged $1 billion for climate action, though critics see this as "greenwashing"
💬 One quote: “We are potentially headed towards 3°C of global warming by 2100 if we carry on with the policies we have at the moment,” warned Jim Skea, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
📈 One stat: Developing nations seek over $1 trillion annually in climate finance—10 times the current commitment of $100 billion
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