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Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks

The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end, says Fiona Harvey, a Guardian environment editor

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says ‘put more solar panels on commercial rooftops’

The just-ended COP-29 in Baku, and the election of Donald Trump, have put the global response to climate change in the spotlight. Meanwhile back home, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen this week reported Australia is on track to meet its 2030 target to reduce emissions as part of the Paris…

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2024

UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage

In Baku, Azerbaijan, the so-called “finance-Cop” was a disappointment. Now, the UN’s framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is facing a credibility crisis.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024

Cop29 climate finance deal: why poor countries are so angry

After a fortnight of bitter struggle, nearly 200 countries agreed a new goal to raise money to tackle the climate crisis at Cop29, the 29th annual UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024

Cop29: five critical issues still left hanging after an underwhelming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan

Billed as the “finance Cop”, the 29th UN climate change summit (otherwise known as Cop29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, was expected to provide the money to enable the transition away from fossil fuels announced at last year’s Cop28.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024

Cop29 key moments: from $300 billion deal to controversial 'oil and gas are a gift from God' statement

One common goal among negotiators in Baku was preventing a second Donald Trump presidency from undermining years of careful climate discussions

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Monday briefing: Where Cop29 failed – and the limited reasons for hope

In today’s newsletter: The view from Azerbaijan is of disappointingly low direct finance guarantees to the developing world, although it is ‘less bad than nothing’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024

After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed

Negotiators at the COP29 climate conference in Baku have struck a landmark agreement on rules governing the global trade of carbon credits, bringing to a close almost a decade of debate over the controversial scheme.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024

As Cop29 wraps up and the climate crisis gathers pace, Australia’s dash for gas is confounding

Nearly all observers believe Chris Bowen is strongly committed to action. Most agree that can’t be said for his party

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2024

The Guardian view on Cop29: poor-world discontent over a failure of rich countries to deliver

Editorial: A rushed final text in Baku strains trust between nations, as inadequate climate finance commitments leave vulnerable countries calling for justice

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024