Experts: Climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose'
The Herald|November 16, 2024
THE process of UN climate negotiations is no longer fit for purpose and requires a comprehensive overhaul, leading experts have warned.
Experts: Climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose'

The group of prominent scientists, advocates and policy experts said countries that do not support the phasing-out of fossil fuels in energy systems should not host future summits - or conference of the parties (Cops).

Among those who signed the open letter on the fifth day of Cop29 in Azerbaijan were former UN secretary-general Ban Kimoon, former executive secretary of UN Climate (UNFCCC) Christiana Figueres and former Irish president Mary Robinson.

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