Reflections on COP29
Climate YES delegates Collins Lungu (Zambia), Mncedisi Masuku (Eswatini), and Emmanuel Kenyi (South Sudan) share their reflections on COP29, held in Baku from November 9th to 23rd, 2024. They delve into the conference’s key discussions and outcomes, addressing crucial questions such as the most significant breakthroughs and setbacks in negotiations, the evolution of discussions on climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation, the role of diplomacy and international cooperation, memorable moments from their time at COP29, the disparity between expectations and reality, and the biggest surprises of the event.