Dozens of nations walk out of COP29 climate talks

The Samoan chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States explains why some of developing nations left the talks in Baku.

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"We cannot be expected to agree to a text which shows such contempt for our vulnerable people, AOSIS said in a statement.

Their nations are on the frontline of global warming and the AOSIS have been one of the most vocal groups in calling for faster climate action.

Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan's lead negotiator, said COP is "pushing for a fair and ambitious outcome" and a "fair and ambitious" finance deal that takes account of the needs and priorities of the developing countries in Baku.

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