Rachel Kletas, a climate policy expert, discusses urgent financial needs for developing countries at COP29. Zahra Hirji, a Bloomberg climate reporter, highlights the influence of the fossil fuel industry during negotiations. Ali Zaidi, the White House National Climate Advisor, addresses the implications of key world leaders' absences, including Biden, on climate commitments. Together, they emphasize the pressing urgency for enhanced emission reduction strategies and the critical role of international collaboration in achieving climate goals.