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Global Leaders Converge for COP29 Climate Summit in Baku

The conference focuses on climate finance as world leaders and negotiators aim for significant commitments.

  • COP29 begins on November 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with climate finance being the primary issue on the agenda.
  • Approximately 100 world leaders are expected to attend the summit's opening days before delegating negotiations to environment ministers and officials.
  • The summit is crucial for developing countries seeking assurances of substantial financial support to mitigate climate impacts.
  • Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, both with ties to the oil industry, play key roles in hosting the event.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to advocate for increased climate finance from wealthy nations and address fossil fuel executives.
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