Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders, has voiced strong concerns at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, criticizing the Vatican, Russia, and Saudi Arabia for hindering the advancement of a gender-related climate action plan. Robinson expressed disappointment over the influence of fossil fuel lobbyists and the lack of robust leadership in Azerbaijan. She emphasized the crucial need for a climate finance agreement to support developing nations and hopes for a positive outcome despite the current setbacks in negotiations.

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