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What to expect on militarism, conflict and climate at COP29

World leaders, negotiators, and civil society are heading to Baku for what its Azerbaijani hosts have labelled the “COP of Peace”. Set against the backdrop of an increasingly unpeaceful world, and the urgent need for states to agree on a new climate finance goal, Ellie Kinney explores what we can expect on militarism, conflict and climate at COP29.