In a recent interview, climatologist Valérie Masson-Delmotte emphasized that 90% of carbon dioxide emissions are attributable to fossil fuels, with deforestation accounting for only 10%. She acknowledged progress in combating deforestation but warned that future efforts hinge largely on government action. As Azerbaijan prepares to host COP29, she underscored the critical nature of this decade in shaping global warming trends, cautioning that inaction could lead to a potential three-degree rise in temperatures by century’s end. Masson-Delmotte urged collective accountability among nations in addressing climate change.