The highly anticipated COP29 kicks off on Monday, November 11, in Baku, Azerbaijan, and will continue until November 22, with expectations that negotiations may extend beyond this date. Around 100 world leaders are set to attend during the first three days, with subsequent negotiations handed over to environmental ministers and high-ranking officials.

At the heart of the conference lies a pressing issue: climate finance. Developing nations are advocating for substantial financial commitments, demanding that trillions be allocated over the next decade to assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to increasingly severe weather events linked to climate change.

Key Figures Attending COP29

Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan