U.N. Climate Talks Open in Azerbaijan

As the COP29 climate summit began in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders confront the likelihood that the United States will soon exit the climate arena. With President-elect Donald Trump planning to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the U.S. may also cut financial support for climate initiatives in developing countries. These actions could complicate progress at the summit and weaken collective efforts to address global warming.

Financial aid for developing nations remains a key focus, but Trump’s approach signals challenges ahead in securing commitments from one of the world’s largest polluters.