Countries agreed on a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate change, aimed at helping poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming at tense United Nations climate talks in the city where industry first tapped oil.

At COP29, nations agreed on a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate change and to help poor countries cope.

Climate talks reach finance deal blasted as inadequate by developing nations. BAKU, Azerbaijan — Negotiators from nearly 200 countries agreed Saturday night in a nonbinding commitment that wealthy nations would aim to provide at least $300 billion annually by 2035 to help poorer nations suffering the most from climate change.