Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action
Progress on a deal slows
Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday, calling for urgent action on climate change as negotiators inside the UN climate talks struggled to make progress on a deal. The demonstration was part of a global day of action, with similar protests taking place in cities around the world. The protesters are demanding that governments take more ambitious action to reduce emissions and help developing countries adapt to the effects of climate change. The UN climate talks, which began on December 2, are meant to produce a new global agreement on climate change. However, progress has been slow, and there are concerns that the talks will not result in a meaningful deal.One of the key sticking points in the negotiations is the issue of finance. Developing countries are demanding that developed countries provide more money to help them reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. Developed countries, on the other hand, are reluctant to make new commitments, arguing that they are already doing their fair share.
Another key issue is the question of ambition. Developing countries are calling for developed countries to commit to more ambitious emissions reductions targets. Developed countries, on the other hand, are arguing that they need to balance climate action with economic growth.
The slow progress on a deal has led to frustration among many observers. Some are calling for the talks to be extended, while others are urging negotiators to compromise in order to reach an agreement. It remains to be seen whether the talks will be able to produce a meaningful deal. However, the global day of action has sent a clear message to governments that the world is demanding urgent action on climate change.
