Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28pm on 11 Nov 2024,Monday International
John Podesta, US President Biden’s climate envoy, reassured the COP29 summit that the U.S. will continue climate efforts, despite Donald Trump’s recent election win. Trump has pledged to weaken environmental policies and withdraw from the Paris Agreement. However, Podesta emphasized that climate action extends beyond one election or country, referencing strong state and city initiatives. Meanwhile, COP29 saw delegates agree to a controversial global carbon market, allowing richer nations to fund emissions cuts in developing countries. With urgent issues, like record-high global temperatures, the summit faces challenges, especially as rising costs strain delegates from poorer nations.
