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COP29 Approves Carbon Credit Standards, Paving Way for Global Market
Countries at COP29 in Baku approved carbon credit quality standards, paving the way for a U.N.-backed global carbon market to launch next year. The move aims to fund emission-reducing projects, though critics argue it lacks protections for impacted communities.
15:03
New UN report reveals record rise in CO2 emissions
The start of COP29 in Baku coincided with the release of new United Nations data that shows a record 11% increase in global CO2 emissions over the past 20 years. This highlights the critical need for urgent international action to tackle climate change.
13:04
UN's COP29 Begins in Azerbaijan
The COP29 climate summit has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, uniting global leaders to accelerate climate action, reduce emissions, and push toward the Paris Agreement goals.
12:52
Pope Francis calls for effective action at COP29 to protect the environment
In order to protect the earth for future generations, Pope Francis has urged world leaders to take significant action at COP29 and emphasize the need of international cooperation.
13:45
Afghan Taliban officials will attend COP29 in Baku
Azerbaijan has invited officials from the National Environmental Protection Agency to the United Nations climate change summit starting 11 November. This is the first time the former insurgents have attended the event, since they took power August in 2021.
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COP29 in Baku: UN Climate Champion Nigar Arpadarai calls for global cooperation
“Azerbaijan has created a platform, and we are a bridge between the parties. And now it's up to all of us together to make that happen,” UN High-Level Climate Champion, Nigar Arpadarai, tells AnewZ in an exclusive interview ahead of COP29 in Baku.
11:25
2024 will be world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is on track to become the hottest year on record, warns the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, driven by rising global temperatures. Scientists urge stronger climate action at COP29 as extreme weather devastates regions worldwide.
23:50
Azerbaijan plans to introduce a green investment guideline at COP29
Azerbaijan will unveil a new set of sustainable investment standards at the COP29 U.N. climate talks, with support from over 100 countries. The Central Bank aims to simplify green finance and announce funding commitments for green projects by 2030.
19:33
World reportedly set to miss Paris climate targets due to nitrous oxide increase
A new global report highlights the urgent need to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, as failing to do so threatens the Paris climate agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
11:34
Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says
The UN warns that national pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions fall far short of what's needed to combat climate change. As countries prepare for COP29 in Baku, stronger commitments are essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
08:48
Ahead of COP29, report finds rising deaths linked to climate change
A new report highlights escalating health risks from climate change, with more dangerous temperatures and worsening conditions, while calling for greater recognition of health in climate negotiations.
12:37
Climate Plans Fall Short: Global Warming Goals Unmet
The United Nations has published its 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report
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