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COP29 climate conference runs into overtime

23 November 2024
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2024-11-23 11:25

Delegates at the United Nations climate conference will continue negotiations beyond Friday's original deadline after failing to reach consensus on a new draft agreement. Financial contributions to help developing nations cope with climate change are a sticking point in the talks.

Developing nations criticized a new draft that proposes developed nations provide 250 billion dollars annually. They are asking for more than 1 trillion dollars per year. Lead Negotiator of Azerbaijan told reporters that 250 billion dollars doesn't correspond to the goal of reaching a "fair and ambitious" deal.

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