Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 climate talks

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends a meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, within the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 3, 2023. Ryan Carter/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTER/ File Photo

DUBAI (Reuters) - Money pledges are grabbing the spotlight at COP28 in Dubai, and more were expected on Monday as delegates turned their focus to the yawning gap in how much climate finance is needed and what's on tap.

Monday was expected to see announcements on trade policy, carbon markets and ways for financing projects to protect nature.