The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded and some deals were actually made, amid high expectations and global urgency to tackle the escalating climate crisis.

With representatives from nearly 200 nations convening to address critical environmental challenges, the conference sought to advance global commitments under the Paris Agreement.

However, while notable progress was made, the outcomes left many stakeholders questioning whether the measures agreed upon were bold enough to meet the world's climate ambitions.

Here below 5 key takeaways.