Developing nations criticize $300 billion climate deal at UN summit in Azerbaijan
At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a deal was reached requiring developed nations to provide at least $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries with climate change. However, many poorer nations criticized the amount as insufficient. Delegates from countries like India and Sierra Leone expressed disappointment, calling the pledge "paltry" and an "optical illusion" that fails to address their needs. The agreement followed intense negotiations among nearly 200 nations, but the immediate backlash highlights ongoing tensions between developed and developing countries regarding climate finance.