cover of episode $300bn cash deal rescues COP29 climate talks from collapse

$300bn cash deal rescues COP29 climate talks from collapse

2024/11/24
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Why did richer countries agree to increase their climate finance contribution to $300 billion a year by 2035?

To support poorer countries most affected by climate change and prevent the COP29 climate talks from collapsing.

What was the key dispute at COP29?

The dispute was over climate financing, with poorer countries demanding $500 billion and richer countries offering $300 billion.

What was the reaction of developing countries to the $300 billion offer?

They initially demanded $500 billion but agreed to the lower figure late into the night.

What was the smaller breakthrough at COP29?

An agreement to establish a global market for buying and selling carbon credits.

Why did representatives from small Pacific island nations walk out of COP29?

They felt unheard and unconsulted in the negotiations for a fair deal.

What did the COP29 document pledge regarding climate finance?

It pledged to raise support for underdeveloped countries to $300 billion a year by 2035.

What was the reaction to the passing of the finance text at COP29?

There was cheering, but developing countries complained about the handling and lack of trust in the process.

What did the Sudanese army announce?

They announced the recapture of the city of Sinjar from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

What is the humanitarian crisis in Sudan described as?

The world's largest humanitarian crisis, with 10 million people displaced and facing hunger.

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The Squirrel Agent uses AI to identify and differentiate between red and grey squirrels, allowing conservationists to control access to food and contraceptive paste.

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The COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan reached a deal to raise climate finance for poorer countries to $300 billion a year by 2035, but many are questioning if this is enough to combat climate change.
  • Small Pacific island nations walked out due to lack of representation.
  • Developing countries demanded $500 billion but settled for $300 billion.
  • There is a global market for buying and selling carbon credits.
  • Developed countries currently pay $100 billion a year in climate finance.

Shownotes Transcript

At the climate summit in Azerbaijan, richer countries agreed to increase their contribution to $300bn a year by 2035, to help poorer countries most affected. Also: many killed during Israeli air strike in Beirut.