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Wopke Hoekstra, EU climate commissioner, speaks during a news conference at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Video. COP29: More countries need to take responsibility, says Hoekstra

Updated: 19/11/2024 - 9:59 GMT+1

The EU Commissioner for Climate stressed the critical need to raise additional funds to support those in need.

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