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The recently concluded COP29 in Baku highlighted the persistent divide between developed and developing nations. Despite reaching a $300 billion climate finance target for 2035, the deal falls short of addressing urgent climate issues. Developing nations, led by India, criticised the inclusion of their contributions in the target, reflecting the inequity in burden-sharing. Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency and its implications for global climate policy added to the summit's challenges. While technical advancements like a carbon credit rulebook were achieved, the lack of decisive action to phase out fossil fuels underscores the challenges of consensus-driven diplomacy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhUmjn-U #COP29 #ClimateCrisis #ClimateFinance #GlobalSouth #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #ClimateJustice #Sustainability #FossilFuels #CarbonCredits #GlobalWarming #EnvironmentalPolicy #DonaldTrump #India #ClimateLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy #GlobalCooperation #ParisAgreement

“Baku Summit Concludes with Finance Deal, But Fails to Address Escalating Climate Crisis

“Baku Summit Concludes with Finance Deal, But Fails to Address Escalating Climate Crisis

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