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Takeaways from COP29, Proba-3 mission, and EVMs or ballot papers
Nov 27, 2024
Amitabh Sinha, a reporter from The Indian Express, shares insights from his experience at COP29 in Baku, focusing on the disappointing financial pledges and the divide between developed and developing nations. Anjali Marar, also from The Indian Express, discusses the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, set to study the solar corona with groundbreaking techniques and collaborative efforts with ISRO. The conversation wraps up with an analysis of the Supreme Court's stance on replacing Electronic Voting Machines with ballot papers.
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- The COP29 conference concluded with developing countries expressing deep discontent over insufficient financial commitments from developed nations, highlighting a gap between pledged and requested climate finance.
- The Proba-3 mission, facilitated by ISRO and the European Space Agency, aims to advance solar research through precision satellites, showcasing India's growing prowess in space technology collaboration.
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Disappointment at COP29 for Developing Nations
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, ended with developing countries expressing significant disappointment over the financial commitments made by developed nations. Although the developed countries pledged $300 billion annually starting in 2035, this amount fell far short of the $1.3 trillion requested by developing countries for climate finance. Delegates highlighted that this figure was crucial to support their efforts in combating climate change and addressing its adverse impacts. The final agreement has led to a sense of discontent, particularly as it ignores prior assessments done to estimate the financial needs for effective climate action.
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