The recent UN climate summit in Baku ended with disappointment, as discussions resulted in minimal progress on climate protection.
Wealthy nations have committed to raising $300 billion annually to support climate change adaptation and other initiatives in developing countries. However, concerns have been raised about the adequacy of this commitment, as it represents only about three per thousand of the gross domestic product of the G20 nations.
Critics argue that global conferences like these are counterproductive, suggesting that meaningful advancements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions have already been made outside of these summits. There is a growing call for a more streamlined approach to climate discussions, with stakeholders emphasizing the importance of focusing on technology and trade to drive real change in climate action.