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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
Environment
Melissa Chemam

African delegates urge action, hope for last-minute deal in Azerbaijan

Environmental activists hold a fake snake as they protest against oil and gas lobbyists during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop29), in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 15 November 2024. REUTERS - Murad Sezer

Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are working to overcome a deadlock in negotiations. African representatives are emphasizing that, despite being the least polluting continent, Africa disproportionately suffers from the climate crisis. Some have expressed cautious optimism to RFI about the possibility of a last-minute resolution.

While Cop29 has entered its second week of negotiations, most participants expect little progress until the very last day, Friday 22 November.

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