COP29 countdown: Failure on climate finance ‘not an option’, says Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a strong call to action as COP29 approaches its crucial conclusion in Baku, imploring world leaders and negotiators on Thursday to overcome their disagreements and reach an historic climate finance deal. “I sense an appetite for agreement,” he said.

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COP29 countdown: Failure on climate finance ‘not an option’, says Guterres

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