Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents.

Azerbaijan also promotes new voluntary fund from fossil fuel producers but hard push for renewables is conspicuous by its absence

The host of the climate talks is urging nations to just get along. Some say it's trying to downplay its record on the environment and human rights.

The hosting of COP29 in Azerbaijan underscores the country’s ambition to emerge as a key player in the global fight against climate change, EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko said at the presentation of the new report "Transitioning to Efficient Water Sector Institutions and Programs for Addressing Water Security Challenges",

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed concern on Monday with Azerbaijan hosting the COP29 climate conference in November, pointing to the country

The summit aims to determine how much money developing countries need and who should contribute to the fund. With just two months until the event, negotiations remain at a standstill.

As global negotiations on climate finance continue to struggle, Azerbaijan, the host of this year’s climate conference, has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting climate action in developing nations.

Azerbaijan has revealed its plans for the COP29 UN Climate Summit, with a focus on establishing a new funding target for developed nations to support