The most anticipated climate change conference, COP29 week, is almost closing. The week has unravelled its share of drama, including criticism towards Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, for his opening day speech.
We’ve also witnessed more unexpected scenarios, like the withdrawal of significant climate change negotiators and ambassadors. This comes after Argentina ordered its negotiators to withdraw from the summit. Argentina’s undersecretary for the environment, Ana Lamas, confirmed this.
“It’s true. We have instructions from the ministry of foreign affairs to no longer participate. That’s all I can tell you,” she said.
Meanwhile, French Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher has cancelled her trip to COP29 Baku. This is after Ilham Aliyev remarks on encouraging the use of fossil fuels.
On the other end of business, African negotiators at COP29 are on track to enforce the main agendas, climate adaptation and demand for climate finance. Moreover, respective climate and environment ministers are signing lucrative green energy and agricultural deals.
ACUMEN, a non-profit investor, plans to invest $300 million in agricultural projects. East and West African nations will be among the beneficiaries. Belonging to a group of sustainable investors, ACUMEN guarantees its delivery of measurable change.
Another win for Africa is the global outcry at COP29 for poorer countries to receive immense climate adaptation support. This includes a yearly release of $1 trillion in climate funds, which Africa can benefit the most. Global leaders like Bangladesh interim ruler Muhammad Yunus lead the climate justice charge for poorer nations.
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