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Nico Beckert

New draft texts: $250 billion and a back door

New draft texts from the COP29 presidency landed in Baku on Friday afternoon. For the first time, the quantum of climate financing was quantified and the expanded donor base was also formulated. But, as we all know, the devil is in the detail.

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Baku: Why Arab countries and Russia block gender issues

At COP29, the Arab group of states, Russia and the Vatican are blocking gender issues. Yet women and other marginalized groups are disproportionately bearing the brunt of the consequences of the climate crisis. The blockade could have far-reaching consequences.

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Klimafinanzen: USA haben 11-Milliarden-Ziel erreicht

Die USA haben im Jahr 2024 elf Milliarden US-Dollar für die internationale Klimafinanzierung bereitgestellt und sind somit nach eigenen Angaben der größte bilaterale Geber. Thinktanks kritisieren jedoch, der US-Anteil müsste noch viel höher liegen.

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United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Truman Civil Rights Symposium at the National Archives Building Featuring: Joe Biden Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States When: 27 Jul 2023 Credit: POOL via CNP/startraksphoto.com PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUKxFRA Copyright: xYurixGripasx-xPoolxviaxCNPx 52925504

Climate finance: USA has reached $11 billion target

The USA provided $11 billion for international climate financing in 2024, making it the largest bilateral donor according to its own figures. However, think tanks criticize that the US share should be much higher.

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COP29: Zur Halbzeit viele ungelöste Fragen und Zeitnot

Am Beginn der zweiten Woche sind viele Baustellen der COP29 noch offen. Die Präsidentschaft will den Weg voran zeigen, aber Zweifel werden laut, was sie schaffen kann. Viele Bereiche werden auf die nächsten Verhandlungen geschoben. Und eine kleine Meuterei gab es auch.

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COP29: many unresolved issues and time pressure

At the start of the second week, many COP29 construction sites are still open. The presidency wants to show the way forward, but doubts are being raised as to what it can achieve. Many areas are being put off until the next negotiations. And there was also a small mutiny.

Von Nico Beckert