This November, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan follows a turbulent year marked by global conflicts and worsening climate impacts. With high expectations, the summit will address critical issues such as climate finance, the transition to renewable energy sources, nature-based solutions and adaptation strategies. The stakes are high as the outcomes of COP29 will shape global efforts to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and secure a sustainable future.

50 years after the end of mankind's worst and most destructive war, a historic gathering was held in the bustling city of Berlin, in a similar setting in 1995. Delegates from around the world gathered for the inaugural Conference of the Parties (COP), which was born out of growing concern about a changing climate. (Manish Dabkara , more at etedge-insights.com)