Do UN climate talks have a point any more?

The article discusses the relevance of UN climate talks, particularly COP meetings, in the face of notable absences from world leaders such as Trump, Xi Jinping, and Narendra Modi. It explores the impact of Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and his focus on fossil fuels, contrasting with China's leadership in clean technology. With growing concerns about the effectiveness of COP meetings and the urgency of addressing climate change, experts suggest a shift towards smaller, more targeted discussions to remove barriers to clean energy and facilitate real progress in decarbonization efforts.