COP29: Azerbaijan lifts lid on its vision for Baku Climate Summit

Michael Holder
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COP29 Presidency outlines plans to lead 15 separate global initiatives at Baku Summit, covering everything from green grid upgrades and hydrogen to farming, tourism, and the pursuit of world peace

COP29 host Azerbaijan has provided the clearest insight yet on its priorities and ambitions for the upcoming UN Climate Summit in Baku, with the publication of an open letter to governments today which...

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