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US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over
Amid COP29 talks, top US negotiator John Podesta says Trump’s climate rollback won’t erase America's progress.
Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN
UN warns Paris climate goals are 'in peril' as 2024 on track for record heat, signaling a new reality of climate extremes."
What does that mean? A guide to COP29 climate jargon
With U.N. climate talks tackling complex topics from energy policy to global financial aid, the annual summit has developed its own lexicon.
COP29 primer: Canada’s priorities at the global climate talks, and the Trump impact
Canada could play a key role in climate talks this year, says Minister Steven Guilbeault, despite Trump's win.
Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
Taliban officials to attend COP29 in Azerbaijan as observers, marking a rare high-profile U.N. event since 2021.
COP29 host Azerbaijan promoted fossil fuel deals ahead of climate summit, NGO says
A secret video reveals Azerbaijan, COP29 host, offering to discuss potential fossil fuel deals ahead of the climate summit.
UN aims to set standards for scandal-hit carbon markets at COP29
Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits.
Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?
A second Trump term could further isolate the U.S. from global climate action, risking setbacks as world powers adapt to fill the void.
China sends vice premier to COP29 climate summit in Baku
Ding Xuexiang will be a special representative of President Xi Jinping at the leaders' summit at COP29.
UN climate negotiations through the years to COP29
Here are some of the most significant moments in the history of climate talks.
