UK Pushes for Accelerated Clean Energy Transition at COP29

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasizes ethical and economic imperatives as nations edge closer to a climate finance agreement in Baku.

The UK is advocating for a COP29 agreement that prioritizes a faster global shift to clean energy, citing both ethical and economic benefits.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband highlighted the UK's commitment to cutting domestic emissions by 81% by 2035 as part of its climate leadership strategy.
Negotiations in Baku have focused on bridging divides over climate finance, with a proposed target of $250 billion in public funds and $1.3 trillion in total annual support for poorer nations by 2035.
Developed countries, including the UK, are pushing for oil-rich nations and China to contribute more to climate finance efforts.
Miliband called the clean energy transition 'unstoppable' and stressed the importance of multilateral collaboration, despite the challenges of the negotiation process.