British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035, highlighting the UK’s role in climate leadership at COP29 in Baku. This target surpasses the previous 78% reduction commitment. Starmer emphasized that the government would not impose lifestyle changes on citizens to meet this aim. Meanwhile, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev defended oil production as a crucial resource during the conference, while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for financial support for developing nations in their climate efforts.