Crisis at Cop29 as oil-rich nations attempt u-turn on fossil fuels commitments

"Sticking to the status quo for vested interests in the current fossil fuel system, that's not acceptable. First and foremost we must have climate ambition... Whether you be in Nepal or North Carolina it's the same phenomenon - climate change destroying lives."

"Much of the focus of this year's talks has been on climate finance with developing countries seeking $1 trillion a year from developed countries to help them fight climate change and protect themselves from its impacts."

"The crisis over the 'mitigation' element of the negotiations - the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by ending the use of fossil fuels - has come as a sideways blow."

"The latest draft text on climate finance offers no compromise figure... Mr Ryan said the draft finance text was also unacceptable and would not deliver for the poorest countries."

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