Countries are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from September 9-12, 2024, to discuss the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance, aimed at succeeding the previous $100 billion annual commitment by developed nations to aid developing countries. The meeting is critical as nations face disagreements over funding amounts and contributor responsibilities, following prior discontent expressed by developing countries during earlier discussions in Bonn. Senator Ben Cardin has raised concerns about Azerbaijan's ability to host COP29 in November 2024 due to its human rights record, including the imprisonment of activists and journalists. Meanwhile, an international conference on carbon assessment is scheduled in Baku on September 25-26 to harmonize global carbon pricing policies. The outcome of the Baku talks will shape the financial commitments necessary for climate adaptation and mitigation ahead of COP29.