The conclusion of COP29 in Baku has left many with mixed emotions. A significant agreement was reached after two arduous weeks of negotiations, and we are proud to have been part of the team that pushed this forward.
The headline achievement was a commitment to triple funding for the most vulnerable countries, from $100 billion annually to $300 billion by 2035. This is undoubtedly a step forward; but it’s not enough.
The crux of the problem is that the international community is still avoiding the real elephant in the room. While the world may have rallied around adaptation, mitigation – the essential act of reducing emissions – remains a glaring void in the global collective response. Without ambitious mitigation, adaptation efforts alone will never be enough.
