This question of a gradual reduction in the use of oil, coal and gas to try to stop global warming was part of the agreement obtained last year at COP28 in Dubai. But since then, it seems to have gradually been relegated to the background and even called into question by some.
The final communiqué of the G20 in Rio also remained silent on the subject, to the dismay of many observers. And at COP29 in Baku, negotiations have been slipping for eight days on the financing of climate aid, leaving aside this exit from fossil fuels, the main culprits of greenhouse gases warming the planet. But for Agnès Pannier-Runacher, the two questions are linked.
Next crucial COP
“The subject of North-South financing is only intended to exist because we must finance this exit” from fossil fuels, underlined the minister, who will not travel to Baku due to diplomatic tensions between France and the Azerbaijan but assures “negotiate remotely to achieve the best level of ambition”.
“The exit from fossil fuels remains relevant” and after the “historic” agreement obtained last year, it is “important to maintain pressure on this point”, underlined Agnès Pannier-Runacher. Concerning the negotiations which are taking place until Friday in the Azerbaijani capital, the minister says she “wants COP29 to be a success”, but recognizes that given the poor progress of the work, she appears “less well prepared than the editions previous ones.
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