Open letter urges reforms to UN climate talks
22 scientists and politicians have signed an open letter calling for reforms to the UN climate negotiations, Climate Home News reports. Among the signatories are a former UN secretary-general and a previous UN climate chief. A further 150 people have since added their support to the letter. The Club of Rome handled media relations for the letter, and the organisation said its ideas had been misinterpreted. The letter comes as the UN climate process continues to draw criticism over its effectiveness.
Key facts
- Governments reached a new climate finance goal on the final day of COP29.
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Why it matters
The letter adds pressure on the UN climate process to change how talks are run.
What changed
First published from Climate Home News