Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- It is the fourth day of the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Today, the conversation on the agenda is focused on "Finance, Investment, and Trade," spotlighting the pivotal role that financial and trade systems play in supporting global climate action.

This thematic day has attracted international leaders, financial experts, climate activists/advocates and policy innovators who are committed to advancing green governance, sustainable finance, and climate accountability.

However, several participants at this year's COP who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, expressed concerns over the lack of sufficient climate finance in Africa, gender inclusion, and some of the politi...