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Will latest climate deal empower poorer countries suffering from dangerous diseases? - DW News
Nations at the COP29 summit have managed to reach a deal on climate financing after two weeks of fraught negotiations. But many delegates have denounced the outcome, saying it falls far short of what's needed. The final agreement -- worth 300 billion dollars a year -- will help developing countries deal with climate change. Wealthy countries who've historically been the largest emitters will lead the payments.
The effects of climate change make it a global health issue. Climbing temperatures and increasing rainfall promote the spread of dangerous diseases. In Bangladesh, dengue fever is becoming more common due to climate change. - Aired on 11/24/2024.
Chapters:
0:00 What the COP29 deal entails
2:23 Leonie von Hammerstein, DW Correspondent
7:10 How climate change promotes spread of dangerous diseases