COP29 to Address Global Climate Challenges

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) in 2010 marked a significant milestone in climate negotiations, resulting in the Cancún Agreements that aimed to limit global temperature increases to below 2°C and established the Green Climate Fund to support developing nations. Meanwhile, COP28 is approaching, with nations focusing on the goal of limiting temperature rise to below 1.5°C, particularly emphasizing the role of vulnerable countries like India in advocating for equitable climate action. In Delaware, public input is being sought for the revised Climate Action Plan to address local climate impacts, while global attention turns to COP29, where the need for ambitious climate finance and actions is underscored amid ongoing climate extremes. Recent extreme weather events, such as severe floods in Spain and Nepal, highlight the urgent need for effective climate policies. Additionally, COP16 has opened opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to influence biodiversity conservation efforts, although their calls for a dedicated subsidiary body remain unmet. Overall, these developments reflect a growing urgency for comprehensive and inclusive climate action across global platforms.