BAKU The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan . Leaders, policymakers, climate activists, and experts from around the world have gathered to address the escalating climate crisis and strengthen global efforts to mitigate its effects. This year’s COP is particularly significant as it marks a critical checkpoint in the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Delegates focus on actionable