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It’s the first day of #COP29 in Baku. The negotiations over the next 2 weeks are critical. Here are a few of the areas we’ll be watching closely - ⭐ There will be a heavy focus on international climate finance – discussions around both the expected figures needed as well as sources of potential financing globally. ⭐ National climate plans will also be an important focus. Countries that signed the Paris Agreement are required to submit a new round of NDCs (national determined contributions) early next year. ⭐ From a geopolitical perspective, all eyes will be on the US and the implications of the election + what this means for its evolving role as a global climate leader. ⭐ From a UK standpoint, it’ll also be interesting to look out for news coverage around Keir Starmer’s appearance. The government were elected on a mandate for stronger climate ambitions, but this is likely to be put to the test over the next few weeks. Following the news cycle can feel like an almost impossible challenge to keep up with evolving negotiations and announcements. Over the next few days, I’ll aim to share our favourite + most helpful media roundups. Today, I’ve found The Guardian Live Feed useful and I’d like to give a shout out to edie and their COP29 jargon buster. From making sense of the blue zone, the green zone and who on earth High-Level Climate Champions are, they’ve got it covered:
