Rashad Nabiyev, Azerbaijan's minster development and transport, left, and Yalchin Rafiyev, the country's Cop29 lead negotiator at the Cop29 UN Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. AP

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Palestinians battling war and climate change at Cop29 in Baku

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New documentary highlights Abu Dhabi aquarium’s conservation efforts

Marine biologist Paul Hamilton hopes National Geographic film will encourage future generations to preserve and save marine life

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G42 teams up with Nvidia to offer AI-led climate solutions

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A mural at a Cop29 summit pavilion shows wind turbines, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Countries around the world have increased investments in renewables. Getty Images

Masdar joins with Socar Green and Acwa Power to develop offshore wind projects in Azerbaijan

Companies sign initial agreement at Cop29 climate change summit in Baku

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Alterra stakeholders back 40 gigawatts of renewable energy projects

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Brookfield raises $2.4 billion for UAE-backed climate finance fund

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Angola critical minerals are key investment amid growing UAE ties

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