Trump's Re-election Casts Shadow Over COP29 Climate Talks

The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency complicates global climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, amid concerns over fossil fuel reliance.

• Trump's re-election raises doubts about U.S. commitments to the Paris Agreement, affecting the mood and negotiations at COP29.
• Azerbaijan, hosting COP29, faces scrutiny due to its heavy reliance on oil and gas, despite pledges to transition to green energy.
• The UK, under Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, vows to lead efforts to secure global climate agreements amid Trump's anticipated withdrawal.
• Developed countries face pressure to fulfill financial pledges to aid poorer nations in climate mitigation, with a target of $1 trillion annually by 2035.
• The absence of key leaders from the EU and other industrialized nations at COP29 highlights geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges.

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