As the final bus rolled away from the UN climate conference site in Baku late Friday night, volunteers in their light-green uniforms couldn't contain their excitement. They burst into jubilant songs and cheers, celebrating the end of their two-week mission. 🎉
But while the volunteers partied, the atmosphere among global climate negotiators was far from festive. Those gathered at COP29—the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—face daunting work ahead. 😓
The big issue? A proposed climate finance goal that's left many feeling underwhelmed. Negotiators are struggling to agree on how much support developed nations should provide to help developing countries combat climate change. 💸🌿
With the clock ticking, there's mounting pressure to find common ground. The proposed financing falls short of the expectations of nations most affected by climate impacts. 🌊🔥
\"It feels like we're stuck in a loop,\" said one negotiator. \"We can't afford to leave here without a solid plan.\" ⏳
The world watches and waits. Will the leaders find a breakthrough before time runs out? 👀
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Climate summit drags on as proposed financing goal underwhelms
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