World must focus on limiting near-term temperatures to ‘prevent disaster’: Climate expert

Following extended talks at the COP29 climate summit that concluded over the past weekend, developed nations pledged to increase climate funding for developing countries to at least US$300 billion annually by 2035. The deal, however, has been criticised by its intended recipients as woefully inadequate. Paul Bledsoe, a former White House climate advisor, shares his thoughts on the agreement with CNA’s Asia First. The professorial lecturer at the American University’s Center for Environmental Policy also points out what countries should do to tackle the climate crisis. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia