Christian Aid reaction to COP29 text: Rich countries are saying: "The dog ate my homework"

Mariana Paoli

Source: Christian Aid

Responding to the latest text at COP29 today, Christian Aid's Global Advocacy Lead, Mariana Paoli, said: "COP29 was supposed to be the finance COP. Rich countries had one job to do: lay out how much finance they are going to provide, but there's no actual numbers in the latest text.

"It's like developed countries are saying the dog ate their homework.

"The text correctly talks about the seriousness of the climate crisis but its solutions don't match the diagnosis.

"This new goal is not about charity, it is rather an obligation that developed countries must fulfil for being largely responsible for the climate crisis in the first place. Countries must reach an agreement that delivers public finance at scale and this option remains on the cards.

"The current text suggests we're not close to a landing zone in Baku and rich countries need to get serious if we're going to finish on Friday as the COP hosts intend."

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