2020 U.S. presidential election uncertainty impacts COP29 climate negotiations due to possible policy reversals and global financing discussions.

The upcoming U.S. presidential election is creating uncertainty for climate negotiations at the UN's COP29 summit in November. Countries are delaying their positions, concerned about potential policy reversals if Donald Trump is re-elected, following his prior withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. This election outcome impacts global climate financing discussions, with wealthy nations hesitant to commit funds for developing countries without clarity on U.S. support.

September 16, 2024
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