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These global climate initiatives only pretend to help the poor while resulting in the exact opposite. Carbon credit systems, for example, are designed to monetize natural resources and convert forests and ecosystems into tradable assets, benefitting investors while marginalizing local communities. These schemes often impose surveillance measures, infringe on national sovereignty, and prioritize profit over genuine environmental stewardship.

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This agreement is woefully insufficient and falls short of the $1.3T needed to address climate adaptation, damage recovery, and clean energy transition. The current proposal severely undermines the ability of the poorest and most vulnerable nations to combat climate change impacts they didn't cause, while wealthy nations avoid their legal obligations.