World leaders are gathering in Azerbaijan for the COP29 Climate Conference to reign in carbon emissions and the burning of fossil fuels. NBC News’ Maura Barrett reports on who is attending the meeting and why there could be tension between certain leaders.

The main task for nearly 200 countries at the U.N.'s COP29 climate summit is to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in financing for climate projects worldwide.

The main task for nearly 200 countries at the U.N.'s COP29 climate summit is to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in financing for climate projects worldwide. Here is what you need to know about the Nov.

The outcomes of COP16 on biodiversity may conflict with the continued climate funding fight between environmentalists and policy makers at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

When it comes to discussions on climate finance, the amount of money being talked about to help poor nations could be as high as $1.3 trillion a year.

Their message comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the international climate change conference.

World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, unlike past climate talks which had the star power of a soccer World Cup.