What The World Can And Can't Expect From COP29
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Leadership Absences and Climate Urgency
This chapter examines the impact of key world leaders' absence at COP29 on climate negotiations, emphasizing their symbolic importance. It discusses the need for enhanced emission reduction commitments, especially from major emitters, and highlights the challenges faced by lower-income countries due to climate disasters. The chapter also considers the political implications of potential U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under the new presidency, along with the environmental priorities of appointed officials.
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