Laurence Tubiana, Director General of the European Climate Foundation, expressed concerns over the significant absence of world leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, at COP29 in Azerbaijan. She believes this will hinder progress for next year’s COP30 in Brazil, which marks a crucial 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Tubiana emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change impacts, stating that it is not a distant issue but an immediate reality. She also highlighted the importance of uniting countries to combat the economic costs associated with climate challenges.