World leaders are uniting against climate change at the COP29, a pivotal summit that seeks to save humanity from the brink of catastrophe.
After intense negotiations, a breakthrough agreement on international carbon market standards has been reached in Baku- Azerbaijan . This landmark deal enables countries to reduce emissions and finance climate action.
Brazil has pledged to slash emissions by 2035, while the United Kingdom leads efforts to secure a global agreement on climate breakdown.But it’s not just about policies – it’s about people.
Fatima, a climate refugee from Somalia, shared her heartbreaking story saying that “I lost everything to drought. Please, leaders, act now.”
The clock is ticking and will COP29 mark a turning point in the fight against climate change?
The conference underway from 11th November to 22nd November 2024, is expected to draw some 40,000 attendees from around the world.However, notably absentees at the COP29 summit is US president ,Joe Biden and the G7 leaders.
Sources close to negotiations indicate that countries are working towards a comprehensive deal on climate financing, technology transfer and adaptation.
As the 29th conference of parties progresses, eyes are on world leaders to deliver concrete commitments and actionable plans to save the globe from the devastating consequences of Climate change.
Research shows that about 3.6 billion people already live in areas highly susceptible to climate change. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250 000 additional deaths per year, from undernutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress alone.
By Afanyu N.Benjamin
