As COP29 brings world leaders together to address the climate crisis, one pressing question looms large for me as a Palestinian: Should a country that systematically destroys both the environment and the lives of an entire people be allowed a seat at the table? The climate summit’s mission is clear: to protect our shared planet for future generations, to safeguard the vulnerable, and to uphold principles of sustainability and justice. Yet, as someone who has grown up witnessing the devastation