Representatives for the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) walked out of COP29 climate talks in Baku, after dismissing an offer of $250bn from richer countries to tackle the effects of climate change.
“We cannot be expected to agree to a text which shows such contempt for our vulnerable people, AOSIS said in a statement.
Their nations are on the frontline of global warming and the AOSIS have been one of the most vocal groups in calling for faster climate action.
Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s lead negotiator, said COP is “pushing for a fair and ambitious outcome” and a “fair and ambitious” finance deal that takes account of the needs and priorities of the developing countries in Baku.
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