Rich countries pledge $300 billion for climate finance by 2035 at COP29 in Baku
At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, rich countries pledged $300 billion annually for climate finance by 2035, a significant increase from the previous $100 billion commitment. However, many poorer nations criticized this amount as insufficient, highlighting a shift in global political dynamics. The conference followed Donald Trump's election victory, raising concerns about future climate funding as conservative governments in Germany, Canada, and Australia may prioritize other issues. While Europe continues to advocate for climate action, there is a call for more practical funding solutions. The agreement allows countries to count climate finance from international banks towards the $300 billion goal. Multinational development banks aim to provide $120 billion annually and mobilize additional private sector funding, but experts agree that the overall financial commitment remains inadequate.