The 29th UN Climate Conference opened in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasizing the need for global cooperation in tackling climate change. With nations calling for hundreds of billions in climate aid for developing countries, the focus is on setting new financial commitments to help these nations grow without relying on fossil fuels. The conference runs until November 22, aiming to address the ‘climate debt’ owed by developed nations. However, negotiators are divided on ambitious funding levels, with significant demands from emerging economies sparking tensions regarding unilateral trade barriers linked to climate issues.