24 Nov 2024
29m

$300bn cash deal rescues COP29 climate talks from collapse

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Global News Podcast

In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, we explore significant global events. The UN Climate Summit COP29 has reached a pivotal agreement to boost climate finance to $300 billion annually by 2035, despite some disagreements and walkouts. We also cover the intense Israeli airstrikes and ongoing fighting in Lebanon, which have led to numerous casualties, as well as the devastating humanitarian crisis stemming from the civil war in Sudan. The podcast highlights the use of long-range missiles in the Ukraine conflict and the continued Western support for Ukraine. Additionally, we discuss an innovative AI initiative aimed at conserving red squirrels in the UK. Lastly, we feature a documentary that celebrates the photographic legacy of a talented Ugandan photographer.

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