The UN COP29 in Baku: Key Takeaways
Executive Summary
A last-minute agreement on financing pledges $300 billion in climate-related assistance to developing countries.
Participation in the conference was criticised for lacking in substance, with major polluters under-represented in negotiations. Climate activists and representatives of marginalised voices likewise struggled for full inclusion in the process.
With talks stagnating and dissatisfaction mounting, senior climate leaders questioned the efficacy of the conference, calling it “not fit for purpose”.