South African official expects COP29 to prioritize climate funds for developing countries


JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP29, is expected to provide clear pathways for developing countries to access funds for loss and damage caused by climate change, a South African official said Monday.

COP29 is taking place under the theme "In Solidarity for a Green World" in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov. 11 to 22. South Africa's Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Executive Director Crispian Olver said COP29 is expected to "practically" address the operating, financing, and resourcing of the Loss and Damage Fund, established at COP28.

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