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2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Yearly conference held for climate change treaty negotiations

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2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference: Yearly conference held for climate change treaty negotiations
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP29, was the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. Mukhtar Babayev presided, while Samir Nuriyev headed the Organising Committee.

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COP29 in Baku spotlights culture as a critical tool in the fight against climate change [Video]

COP29 in Baku spotlights culture as a critical tool in the fight against climate change

In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in driving sustainability, fostering resilience, and inspiring global..

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Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action [Video]

Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action

COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week climate conference overran two days as negotiations worked towards a new global finance goal.

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Baku's COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late? [Video]

Baku's COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late?

Several delegates stressed the significance of having reached an agreement and making progress in "difficult geopolitical times".

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COP29: Summit ends with $300bn a year climate finance deal for developing nations [Video]

COP29: Summit ends with $300bn a year climate finance deal for developing nations

After concerns climate talks in Baku could collapse, the gavel came down on a finance deal in the early hours of the morning.

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