COP29 Concludes with Mixed Reactions to Climate Deal

Sun Jul 13 2025 10:07:08 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
COP29 Concludes with Mixed Reactions to Climate Deal

The recent United Nations climate talks in Baku yield an agreement to support developing nations but faces criticism for its inadequacy.


The agreement reached at COP29 aimed to bolster financial support for developing countries amid climate challenges, yet many argue the pledged assistance falls significantly short of actual needs.



Negotiators at the United Nations climate summit, COP29, which recently took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, announced a deal intended to assist developing nations in transitioning to cleaner energy sources and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The agreement includes a commitment from wealthy countries to increase their financial support from the current target of $100 billion to $300 billion annually by the year 2035.

Despite this stated intention, the deal has drawn swift criticism from various delegates who view it as inadequate. Analysts have provided estimates indicating that developing countries actually require around $1.3 trillion each year to adequately address the effects of climate change and to facilitate a transition away from fossil fuels.

Countries participating in the discussions will be expected to submit updated pledges for emissions reductions in the coming months, ahead of a February 2025 deadline. These talks come at a moment where the urgency for climate action is underscored by unprecedented weather events and extreme temperatures occurring globally.

The outcome of COP29 also precedes a forthcoming UN treaty discussion focused on combating plastic pollution, which is expected to take place in Busan, South Korea. David Gelles, a reporter covering the summit, highlighted that the main objectives for this year’s conference centered on mobilizing a substantial financial package aimed at aiding developing nations in navigating a climate-altered world.

However, the core issues surrounding financial disparities remain evident, with vulnerable countries voicing concerns over the accessibility and sufficiency of funds from wealthier nations that are crucial for managing the impacts of global warming.

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