COP29 in focus

This year's climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan looks to become a "financial COP" as climate financing will be a central focus for negotiations. But what parties should actually carry the responsibility for financing climate action and how much financial aid is needed to create a just transition remains contentious. COP29 is also shadowed by heightened geopolitical tensions and an American presidential election result that could be highly implactful for the future of global climate diplomacy. The question remains, will countries come together during COP29 and overcome these challenges?