Global climate summit shows growing division; industry and developed nations dominate talks despite crisis warnings.
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The annual UN climate summit in Baku gathered many participants despite growing international debate and deepening climate crisis concerns. The event has become a global climate front meeting, featuring ecologists, social organizations, industry lobbyists, and governments. Notable absences include France, which criticized Paris for allegedly suppressing climate change complaints from small island nations, and several other national delegations such as Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, Japan, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. While Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about green transition business opportunities, major financial institutions like Bank of America and BlackRock withdrew participation, with industry lobbyists filling the void. The EU delegation faced criticism for including representatives from oil companies, while other nations also brought fossil fuel company representatives. A new draft text was released suggesting wealthy nations contribute $250 billion annually to a climate fund for poor countries until 2035, though experts argue this is insufficient. Despite the summit’s efforts, global average temperatures are expected to rise further, and major fossil fuel companies have continued investments in oil and gas. Consequently, developing nations and civil society are increasingly demanding the removal of those causing ecological disasters from climate leadership.
