The latest round of UN climate negotiations, COP29, opened this past Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, following a year that broke multiple extreme heat records and saw widespread climate-driven chaos – from wildfires to destructive floods and hurricanes – hit nearly every corner of the world. A major increase in financial commitments to assist vulnerable countries in mitigating and adapting to climate impacts is the main goal of this year’s conference, which has been dubbed the “climate finance COP.” (Source: UN) Additional information We need radical action on climate finance at COP29. (Source: Dialogue Earth) COP29: MEPs want all countries to contribute financially to climate action. (Source: European Parliament)