COP29 in Baku: Climate Ambitions Amid Leadership Gaps

The COP29 summit kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11-22, 2024, aiming for a bold $1 trillion annual climate finance target. Despite missing heavyweights like Biden, Macron, and Putin, the US sends Kate Granholm and others amid Trump’s climate-skeptical shadow. Delegates grapple with developed vs. developing nations' roles, especially China’s emissions. Host Azerbaijan, an oil giant with controversial ties, adds spice to the 50,000-strong gathering striving to keep global warming below 1.5°C.