Cop29’s Late 300bn

Von der Leyen’s Cop29 absence sends ‘fatal signal’, say watchers

MEPs express concern for EU climate leadership as commission head confirms she will miss Baku summit. Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to miss the Cop29 climate summit is “a fatal signal” and raises ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Besides Climate, the COP29 Summit Has a New Worry With Trump Win

The President-elect, who has called climate change a hoax, is hostile to global efforts to slow planetary warming, shifting the leadership burden to Europe and China.

Business - Inc. - November 7

COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

Odour of oil and return of Trump hang heavy over Cop29 in Baku

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance. More than 100 heads of state and government are expected to land in Baku, the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit

Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Global boiling, mass flooding and Trump: 10 big talking points for Cop29

Record carbon emissions, melting ice sheets and the return of the former US president will all be under the spotlight at this week’s climate summit. It has been a remarkable year for meteorological ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Cop29 could change the financial climate for the world’s wealthy polluters

This week’s summit will focus on paying for the costs of global heating – and much more money is needed. About 50,000 government officials, policymakers, investors and campaigners will gather in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Who’s who at Cop29? The world leaders and others who will attend

Crucial question for summit will be how to help developing countries cope with extreme weather caused by high temperatures. Cop29 officially opens on Monday 11 November in Baku, Azerbaijan, and ...