Greens Blame President Trump for COP29 Lack of Progress
18 hours ago Eric Worrall
Essay by Eric Worrall
First published JoNova – Nobody wants to move until they see whether the USA will pay for their green charade?
Trump stalks global climate talks as COP29 draws near
BY NICK PERRY
Sep 16, 2024
PARIS –
The prospect of Donald Trump returning as president is hanging over crucial U.N.-sponsored climate negotiations, with countries “holding back” their positions until they know who sits in the White House.
Veteran observers of climate diplomacy say uncertainty over the election outcome is stalking this November’s COP29 summit, which starts just six days after voters decide between Trump and Kamala Harris.
The election lands awkwardly as governments try to build global consensus in coming months not just around climate but stronger protections for the environment and a treaty to address plastic pollution.
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