"We are not getting any of our demands met. They are trying to obstruct everything. However, we will persist in pushing them to commit until the very end," stated the Bangladeshi scientist during an interview with bdnews24.com from Glasgow as the COP26 summit negotiations were coming to a close. Huq, who is the director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development in Dhaka, has been present at all 26 COP meetings since the first one in Berlin in 1995. The promised emissions reductions by the major climate polluters would result in a concerning 2.7-degree Celsius increase in global temperatures, significantly surpassing the more ambitious 1.5C target of the Paris agreement as supported by scientists. Wealthy nations had pledged to provide $100 billion annually from 2020 to support poorer countries in clean growth and climate adaptation, but now they are delaying this commitment until 2023. Despite efforts to increase funding and strengthen emission reduction targets in a new draft agreement released in Glasgow, many contentious issues remain unresolved, including disagreements over funding, emission reduction timelines, and the inclusion of "fossil fuels" in the agreement. These differences highlight the challenges in reaching a comprehensive agreement at the United Nations climate talks. According to scientific consensus, it is necessary for the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost half by 2030 to prevent the worst effects of global warming. However, current targets set by countries would result in an increase in emissions. Professor Huq expressed determination to continue working towards an agreement on these issues, stating that the fight is not over and they will not give up. The United States and China announced a partnership to increase collaboration in addressing climate change, which includes reducing methane emissions, ending coal consumption, and preserving forests. A recent agreement between China and the US on climate change marks a return to a previous era when the two largest carbon emitters came together to shape the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, simply reaching this agreement will not be sufficient to address the worsening climate crisis. Both countries must now follow through with concrete actions to reduce fossil fuel emissions and encourage other nations to do the same at the COP26 talks in Glasgow. Professor Huq expressed appreciation for the agreement but noted that there are still unanswered questions. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between China and the US, as both are major contributors to pollution. The announcement lacks specific information, leaving uncertainty about what actually occurred. Delegates and negotiators from Bangladesh, a country highly susceptible to climate impacts, shared their perspectives privately and publicly during the talks. The main focus is on negotiation and determining what can be accomplished from various governments. Obtaining concessions from wealthy nations is challenging, as they are reluctant to give easily. The situation is likened to a war.