Rising COP attendance strains climate negotiations, officials say

As participation at United Nations climate conferences has swelled with politicians and business executives, diplomats say the larger participant pool is complicating the negotiating process.

First covered Aug 4, 2026 · 9:55 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-08-04 (#20)

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