COP29 Ends in Baku Amid $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Debate, Global Emissions Targets, and CCPI Rankings

Govind Tekale Govind Tekale

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COP29 Ends in Baku Amid $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Debate, Global Emissions Targets, and CCPI Rankings

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