Absent from COP29 Climate Conference: U.S. and China, World Leaders Convene

World leaders from around the globe have descended upon Azerbaijan for the COP29 Climate Conference, a crucial gathering aimed at addressing the pressing issue of climate change. The conference, which sees representatives from nearly every country on Earth in attendance, is focused on reigning in carbon emissions and putting an end to the burning of fossil fuels that are contributing to the global climate crisis.

However, two noticeable absences from the conference are the world’s two largest emitters of carbon dioxide, the United States and China. Both nations have opted to sit out the conference, citing their own domestic priorities and agendas. This decision has left many other countries frustrated and concerned, as both the US and China play crucial roles in shaping global climate policy.

Despite these notable absences, the remaining world leaders have made it clear that they are committed to taking bold and decisive action to combat climate change. With rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and dwindling biodiversity becoming ever more prevalent, the need for collective action has never been more urgent.

Over the coming days, delegates at the COP29 Climate Conference will engage in discussions, negotiations, and debates in an effort to reach a consensus on how best to move forward in the fight against climate change. It remains to be seen what concrete commitments will emerge from the conference, but one thing is clear – the world is watching, and the time for action is now.