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Ministers told to ‘cut the theatrics’ as Cop29 stalls into its second week
A demonstrators holds a sign that reads ‘don't burn our future’ at the Cop29 UN Climate Summit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 18, 2024

MINISTERS were urged to “cut the theatrics” at Cop29, after talks stalled as the UN climate summit entered its second week today.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband joined other government ministers for talks in oil-producing Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Sunday.

Cop29 aims to reach a new global commitment on finance for poor countries to cope with climate change impacts and green their economies.

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