The United Nations climate negotiations process took center stage at the COP29 talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a focus on reform and implementation. Environmental advocates raised concerns about fossil fuel industry influence, prompting calls for a fundamental overhaul of the COP.
A letter signed by former U.N. officials urged a shift from negotiation to implementation, emphasizing the need to put existing agreements into action. Despite some criticism, supporters of the process highlighted its achievements in reducing projected warming and providing finance for climate action.
