Chad’s weather agency struggles with broken equipment and lack of funding, reflecting a broader issue across Africa, where limited data hampers disaster preparedness. At COP29, urgent calls were made to improve early warning systems, aiming for universal coverage by 2027.
Afghanistan calls on COP29 leaders to prioritize vulnerable communities in climate justice, grateful to Azerbaijan for inclusion.
At COP29 in Baku, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly emphasized the need for focused climate action, calling for solidarity, financial support for developing nations, and the acceleration of Egypt's green transformation projects aiming for 48% renewable energy by 2030.
COP29 has opened with pledges for increased climate funding from global banks and renewed calls for urgent action. Developing nations seek stronger commitments from wealthy countries to combat climate change impacts, as Indigenous leaders push for representation in future climate decisions.
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze, at COP29, called for a higher climate finance target and praised Azerbaijan for hosting the summit. He reaffirmed Georgia's commitment to reducing emissions, highlighting the urgency of climate action to protect vulnerable nations.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif delivered a powerful call for urgent international climate finance, at the climate summit in Baku.
On November 13, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan signed a strategic partnership for green energy development. The leaders, joined by Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, formalized a program to boost cooperation in renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spotlighted Italy's leadership in nuclear fusion at COP29, calling it a transformative step toward global climate goals.
Europe is a global leader in green transition but needs more resources to tackle the impact of climate-related disasters, Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos stated at the UN COP29 summit in Baku.
At COP29, UN Chief António Guterres urged swift action on emissions cuts, climate protections, and accessible finance, warning leaders that humanity faces severe costs if support falls short.
IMF and World Bank leaders at COP29 pledged to work with U.S. President-elect Trump, emphasizing private sector investment in green technology. While concerns remain over Trump's climate stance, IMF chief Georgieva expressed confidence in ongoing U.S. investment in renewables.
Global CO2 emissions are projected to reach a record 41.6 billion metric tons in 2024, driven by fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, according to the Global Carbon Budget report at COP29. With emissions rising, the 1.5°C climate target remains at risk.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to cut emissions by 81% by 2035, committing to an ambitious climate goal at COP29 in Baku, aiming to strengthen Britain’s climate leadership.
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the World Leaders' Climate Action Summit in Baku, welcoming global delegations
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