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Home » Climate Finance Talks Stall Ahead of UN Summit At Azerbaijan
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Climate Finance Talks Stall Ahead of UN Summit At Azerbaijan

By Saur News Bureau Fri, Jun 14th, 2024
Azerbaijan to Boost Climate Goals Ahead of COP29 Summit
Azerbaijan to Boost Climate Goals Ahead of COP29 Summit
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With the clock ticking towards this year’s U.N. climate summit, nations are at odds over the size and distribution of a global funding package aimed at aiding the developing world in combating climate change.

The upcoming COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan in November are poised to be dominated by discussions on a new annual financing target. Nearly 200 countries must agree on this target to assist poorer nations in reducing emissions and fortifying their societies against the intensifying impacts of climate change.

Replacing the previously pledged yearly $100 billion from 2020, which was fulfilled two years behind schedule, remains a contentious issue. Preliminary talks held this week in Bonn, Germany, failed to produce significant breakthroughs, highlighting persistent divisions among major economies regarding financial responsibilities and contributions.

Simon Stiell, the U.N. climate chief, expressed disappointment at the sluggish progress, emphasizing the need for ministerial intervention to facilitate constructive dialogue leading up to COP29.

Representatives from climate-vulnerable nations voiced frustration over wealthy countries’ delays in fulfilling past climate finance commitments while swiftly allocating funds for other priorities, such as military endeavors or subsidies for carbon-emitting energy sources.

The ongoing challenge lies in determining the appropriate financing target, crucial for funding emission reduction projects like renewable energy and low-carbon transport. Failure to reach an agreement could undermine global efforts, especially as countries prepare to update their national climate targets next year.

Developing nations, including South Africa, emphasize the necessity of increased financial support to accelerate emission reductions. However, wealthier countries remain cautious, wary of committing to targets that may prove unattainable.

The contentious issue revolves around finding a balance between providing adequate financial support and ensuring commitments are feasible. While all parties agree that $100 billion falls short, the prospect of mobilizing the $2.4 trillion annually deemed necessary by the U.N. climate chief in February remains daunting.

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