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The promise of $300 billion by 2035 is not only insufficient; it’s a betrayal of the principles of climate justice. (Guillem Sartorio/Getty Images)
AFRICA

COP29: $300 billion will trap Africa in debt and delay just transitions

The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs

  • Karabo Mokgonyana
3 min read
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (M) raises her fist at a rally on the subject of “Kick Big Polluters Out”. Photo: Benjamin Westhoff/dpa (Photo by Benjamin Westhoff/picture alliance via Getty Images)
COP29

Bonn climate conference leaves much to be desired

It was business as usual at the talks: protests, visa troubles and little commitment to climate finance

  • Ozayr Patel
4 min read