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Fossil fuel supply: the elephant in the room at climate change conferences

“Natural resources … are a gift from God. Every natural resource, whether it’s oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, they are all natural resources. Countries should not be blamed for having them, and should not be blamed for bringing these resources to the market because the market needs them.…

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France summons Azerbaijan ambassador over President Aliyev's 'unacceptable' remarks at Cop29

France has summoned Azerbaijan's ambassador to Paris over 'unacceptable remarks' made by the country's President Ilham Aliyev last week at the Cop29 climate talks he is hosting in Baku.

Radio France Internationale

As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action

Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be done, especially on the main issue of money

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'COP29 sits on a knife edge': Scottish observer gives behind-the-scenes verdict

THE “crucial” climate change global conference is on a “knife edge” according to Scottish observer Dr Ben Wilson.

The National (Scotland)

Cop29: UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Letter from senior figures says the COP process has achieved much, but now needs an overhaul

Evening Standard

COP29 Host Tries To Calm Waters After Diplomatic Turmoil

Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister cancelled her trip to the UN climate talks and Argentina withdrew its delegation.

International Business Times

French minister shuns Cop29 over Azeri comments on New Caledonia, colonialism

French Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher will stay away from the Cop29 global climate change conference in Baku after "unacceptable" attacks by Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev.

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President of Climate Change Summit Host Nation Calls Oil a 'Gift from God,' Slams Criticism of Emissions as 'Western Fake News'

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev slammed the West's hypocrisy around emissions while hailing oil and gas as a "gift of God" during his opening remarks at COP29.

Latin Times

Cop 29: Argentina’s negotiators ordered to withdraw from climate summit; French minister cancels trip – as it happened

France’s ecology minister cancels after Azerbaijan’s president attacks French actions in overseas territories

The Guardian - UK

This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29

António Guterres says global heating is super-charging disasters while climate official warns of ‘inflation on steroids’

The Guardian - UK

Oil and gas are 'gift from God', Azerbaijan president tells Cop29 climate summit

‘Countries should not be blamed for bringing these resources to the market, because the market needs them’ - Ilham Aliyev

Evening Standard

COP29 host Azerbaijan brands oil and gas ‘gift from God’

President Aliyev accuses West of hypocrisy for criticising country’s fossil-fuel dependence while buying its oil & gas.

Al Jazeera

Oil and gas are gift of god, Azerbaijan president tells climate summit

Ilham Aliyev blames ‘Western fake news media’ for criticism of his nation hosting Cop29

The Independent UK

UK politics latest: Sue Gray ‘rejects’ new role as Starmer makes huge emissions pledge at Cop29

The former chief of staff had been offered the role as envoy to the nations and regions

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Radio France Internationale

Climate summit faces trillion-dollar showdown as Cop29 opens in Baku

Governments are gathering in Azerbaijan on Monday for talks on the climate that will test wealthy nations' commitment to funding poorer ones bearing the brunt of global warming. But concerns over Baku's human rights record and deep ties to fossil fuels have cast a heavy shadow over the UN’s crucial…

The Guardian - UK

Who’s who at Cop29? The world leaders and others who will attend

Crucial question for summit will be how to help developing countries cope with extreme weather caused by high temperatures

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Azerbaijan's Role In Climate Diplomacy And Fossil Fuel Dependency

Azerbaijan, host of COP29, faces scrutiny over oil reliance and green energy commitments amidst global focus on sustainable solutions.

The Independent UK

Azerbaijan is the host of the UN's climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate

Diplomats from across the world will descend on the Azerbaijani capital of Baku for the annual climate summit, known as COP29, to discuss how to avoid the increasing threats from climate change in a place that was one of the birthplaces of the oil industry

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The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen’s Cop29 absence sends ‘fatal signal’, say watchers

MEPs express concern for EU climate leadership as commission head confirms she will miss Baku summit

Radio France Internationale

Climate summit in Azerbaijan criticised over fossil fuel influence

UN climate summits are at risk of “undue corporate influence" and "fossil fuel industry capture”, two corruption watchdogs warned, as oil and gas producer Azerbaijan prepares to host the Cop29 in November.

The Guardian - UK

Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says

Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors

International Business Times

World Can't 'Waste Time' Trading Climate Change Blame: COP29 Hosts

The hosts of the upcoming UN climate summit urged countries on Thursday not to "waste time" assigning blame over global warming and instead find common ground in tackling the problem.

The Conversation

Azerbaijan is using Cop29 to ‘peacewash’ its global image

Azerbaijan is hosting the next UN climate summit, Cop29, in November. Their proposed agenda omits discussions on phasing out fossil fuels and excludes civil society participation. This is not a surprise. Azerbaijan has recently increased oil and gas production, and aims to diversify its economy by expanding mining.

The Guardian - UK

Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce

Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents

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Azerbaijan's President's Party Dominates Parliamentary Elections

Azerbaijan's parliamentary elections reveal President Aliyev's party's continued dominance amid concerns of limited choices and low voter participation.

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