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.
















































































