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Baku Breakthrough: $300BN NCQG Deal Accepted
The agreement, finalised at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, establishes that developed countries will contribute $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist poorer countries in mitigating the effects of climate change.
00:11
Countries weigh in as COP29 climate summit extends into overtime
Delegates at COP29 in Baku push for consensus on climate finance targets, with calls for urgent action to address the global climate crisis as negotiations intensify.
17:52
BREAKING: Developing nations stand firm: $300BN not enough to tackle climate crisis
Global tensions rise at COP29 in Baku as developing nations reject the proposed $300B climate finance goal, demanding at least $500B annually to address urgent needs. Negotiations face a breaking point as blocs threaten to walk out over unmet demands.
15:41
Activists in South Korea Demand Stronger Global Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of U.N. Talks in Busan
Hundreds of activists marched in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, urging stronger global action against plastic waste ahead of next week’s U.N. talks on a legally binding plastic pollution treaty. Participants called for reduced production and showcased creative protests using discarded plastic.
11:27
Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources said
Wealthy nations at COP29 have agreed to raise the global climate finance target to $300 billion annually by 2035, after a previous $250 billion proposal was rejected by developing countries. Negotiations continue as a new draft is awaited.
13:36
EXCLUSIVE: COP29 Negotiations: A Critical Deadlock and the Path Forward
Negotiations at COP29 in Baku face a critical impasse as sharp divisions over climate finance and fossil fuel commitments threaten progress.
12:23
Azerbaijan Urges COP29 Deal as Summit Nears Its End
Azerbaijan, hosting COP29, urged nations to bridge differences and finalise a financial deal to help poorer countries combat climate change. As the summit nears its end, divisions remain over funding commitments and the role of the US.
10:32
South Korea’s Plastic Waste Problem Reveals Recycling Limitations
As South Korea hosts INC-5 talks on plastic waste, critics say its 73% recycling claim hides flaws, with actual rates near 27%. Rising plastic use and financial challenges reveal limits of recycling-focused strategies.
17:56
Reykjanes Peninsula Eruptions: A Timeline of Volcanic Activity Since 2021
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, active again after 800 years, has seen repeated volcanic eruptions since 2021. From lava fountains to massive fissures, eruptions have reshaped the landscape, attracting tourists while prompting evacuations and safety warnings.
