COP29 in Baku: Leaders, Controversies, and the Petrostate Spotlight
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COP29 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, with around 100 world leaders expected to attend initially, followed by environment ministers and officials for negotiations. The summit's key focus is on climate finance, with developing countries seeking assurances of financial support to reduce emissions and cope with climate impacts. Notable attendees include Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The conference will also address commitments to limit global warming to 1.5°C and the role of major emitters like China and the US.
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