Money is a central focus of the climate talks being held in Azerbaijan and the success of the summit is likely to be judged on that goal.

The US election victory of Donald Trump - a known climate sceptic - could also prove to be a distraction, and some important leaders are not attending. COP29 is the world's most important meeting on climate change. It is led by the UN, and the 2024 event, the 29th such gathering, runs from 11-22 November.

STORY: If poorer states are to move to greener energy and protect against extreme weather, at least $1 trillion per year will be needed by the end of the decade.That's the warning to negotiators at COP29 on Thursday (November 14) as money becomes a central focus of the climate talks being held in Azerbaijan.