Argentina, under the leadership of right-wing President Javier Milei, has withdrawn its delegation from the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
This move has raised concerns that Argentina may follow in the footsteps of former U.S. President Donald Trump by potentially exiting the Paris Climate Agreement. The decision comes at a critical time when global leaders are discussing how to raise $1 trillion annually to support vulnerable nations in the fight against climate change.
Argentina's withdrawal has cast a shadow over the talks, which are already grappling with geopolitical tensions and financial challenges.
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Milei pulls Argentina’s delegation from COP29 climate conference
Government orders Argentina’s representatives to walk out of ongoing global climate conference, in order not to endorse UN’s Agenda 2030, which has been criticised by President Milei.
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Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord
Argentina said on Thursday it would “re-evaluate” its role in global climate talks after walking out of the COP29 summit, fuelling concerns that the South American country could become the first to follow Donald Trump’s threatened exit from the landmark Paris agreement.
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