Rich nations have the “legal and moral obligation” to pay the US$1.3 trillion that developing countries are asking for to endure climate impacts, say advocates. But some Southeast Asian countries may no longer rely on it to adapt to climate change.

The main task for nearly 200 countries at the U.N.'s COP29 climate summit is to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in financing for climate projects worldwide.

World leaders are gathering in Azerbaijan for the COP29 Climate Conference to reign in carbon emissions and the burning of fossil fuels. NBC News’ Maura Barrett reports on who is attending the meeting and why there could be tension between certain leaders.

Well into the first week of the latest UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, there are signs of movement — and hints of the arduous task ahead for diplomats. Why it matters: Countries at COP29 are in no mood to fork over large increases in traditional public funds to contribute to a new,

The outcomes of COP16 on biodiversity may conflict with the continued climate funding fight between environmentalists and policy makers at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Nations from across the globe convened at the United Nations' annual climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday, and leaders from climate-vulnerable regions detailed the extreme weather their countries have faced.