COP29

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Week 48: COP29 leaves many unhappy and divided on ICC arrest warrants

The year 2024 looks set to be the warmest on record. Despite this, this year's climate meeting ended without writings on the phasing out of fossil fuels and with an agreement on climate finance that was described as too little too late. Image: piyaset/Getty Images via Canva.

Of: Nina Kedia

I previous week have reactions after the climate summit COP 29 in Azerbaijan commuted between disappointment and sadness, at the same time it has of the International Criminal Court arrest warrants for two Israeli ministers have divided the debaters. 

December 2, 2024, Current debate

Week 46: A criticized climate summit and the importance of a united Europe 

The COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, is taking place in what could be the hottest year on record. Collage: Canva.

Of: Ofelia Gedda

Last week, COP29 began, but in the absence of many of the world leader. Even Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has chosen not to participate in the meeting, which according to this week's debaters seems to be more about money than the climate. Many also argued for the importance of a united Europe as US support falters.  

November 18, 2024, Current debate