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Explaining the trillion dollar question that’s disrupting COP29

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🗞️ Driving the news: At COP29 in Baku, nearly 200 countries are struggling to agree on a financial target for global climate aid
Proposals range from $100 billion to $2 trillion annually, reflecting deep divides between wealthy and developing nations
The political complexities are heightened by global economic pressures, geopolitical conflicts, and the incoming Trump presidency

🔭 The context: Developed countries have long pledged $100 billion annually for climate aid but have failed to deliver
Developing nations, led by a bloc of 134 countries, demand at least $1.3 trillion annually to meet clean energy and resilience goals
Wealthy nations are hesitant to commit, citing fiscal strains and pushing for broader donor groups, including China and Gulf states

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Without a substantial financial agreement, vulnerable nations risk resorting to fossil fuels, undermining global climate goals
A failure to meet ambitious financing targets jeopardizes efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C and exacerbates inequalities between rich and poor nations

⏭️ What's next: Negotiators must finalize a new funding target by the week’s end, with implications for COP30 in Brazil next year
The timeline for fulfilling financial commitments remains contentious, with calls for a 2030 goal clashing with EU suggestions for 2035
Week 2 at COP kicked off with persisting standoff from developing countries, while as many as 13 draft proposals remain on the table

💬 One quote: “Anyone who can’t muster the strength for a constructive effort here is really playing with fire on an already burning globe” — German State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth

📈 One stat: Developing nations demand $1.3 trillion annually starting in 2026—13 times the original $100 billion pledge

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