Countries agree to $460 billion climate finance deal at COP29 conference
smh.com.au — November 24, 2024, 01:04 AM UTC
Countries at the COP29 conference have agreed to a new annual climate finance target of $460 billion to support poorer nations. This replaces the previous goal of $150 billion per year, which was met late in 2022. Rich countries will lead the funding, aimed at helping vulnerable nations cope with climate change impacts. The previous commitment expires in 2025. While the deal was celebrated by some, developing nations criticized it as inadequate. UN climate chief Simon Stiell described the agreement as an important step for global climate action.
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