UAE has stepped in to defend its push for “transition away from fossil fuels” commitment made at Cop28 last year. Saudi Arabia has been blocking a reaffirmation of this resolution at Cop29, causing frustration among negotiators. Mary Robinson expressed concern over Saudi’s obstructionism and called for explicit language in the main text.
Meanwhile, the Cop29 post-mortem has described it as poorly led and chaotic, with developing nations feeling the brunt of the wealthy nations’ unwillingness to commit to climate action. Activists have called for a strong deal to address the climate crisis, as the talks struggle to reach a consensus on climate finance and emissions reduction goals.
The lack of ambitious mitigation text and financial proposals from developed nations has drawn criticism, with many pointing towards the urgent need for action. As the negotiations continue, calls for reform to prevent petrostates from wielding too much power at future summits are gaining traction.
Amidst the deadlock at Cop29, hopes for a breakthrough are fading, with the draft texts being condemned as inadequate. Poor countries may have to compromise on demands for climate cash as richer nations struggle to meet expectations. The UK government has pledged £239m to tackle deforestation in forest-rich nations as part of its commitment to climate leadership.
As the talks run into overtime, activists and experts await a new draft of the summit deal, hoping for progress towards a successful outcome. Civil society is holding onto hope for action and solutions to the climate crisis. Stay tuned for more updates as the negotiations continue at Cop29.
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