A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a year to combat the natural disaster and security crises facing their populations.
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00:00A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing COP29 to double financial aid to more
00:06than $20 billion a year to combat the natural disaster and security crises facing their
00:11populations.
00:12Island nations, for example, argue climate change threatens their very existence as seas
00:16rise, while rainforest nations say they need more money to protect their vast carbon-lowering
00:21resources.
00:22In response, the COP29 Azerbaijan presidency will launch a new network of climate-vulnerable
00:28countries, including a number of countries that belong to the G7+.
00:32Meantime, a group of former leaders and climate experts say the annual UN COP climate talks
00:37is no longer fit for purpose and needs to be reformed.
00:41A letter signed by more than 20 experts, former leaders, and scientists say the COP process
00:45achieved much, but now needs an overhaul.