BAKU: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) is scheduled to commence in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11th to 22nd, with a significant contribution from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The conference aims to address the vital issue of global warming, focusing on limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C and promoting investment in climate action through enhanced national plans, transparency, and effective financing strategies.
According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s conference will build upon the achievements of COP28, hosted by the UAE, which established the historic “UAE Consensus” and set a precedent for inclusive climate action. The UAE’s participation at COP29 will feature a national pavilion and over 60 thought leadership dialogues, underscoring its commitment to accelerating global climate action and advocating for increased climate finance to support vulnerable regions, particularly in the Global South.
A central theme at COP29 will be the “Global Climate Finance
Framework,” aiming to drive discussions around mobilizing financial resources for climate resilience. The UAE’s pavilion in the Blue Zone will serve as a hub for climate experts, government officials, and industry leaders to engage in thematic programs addressing pressing climate challenges such as renewable energy, decarbonization, and biodiversity regeneration.
The conference will be divided into the Blue Zone, managed by the UN for formal negotiations, and the Green Zone, overseen by the COP29 Presidency and accessible to the public. The programming for both zones will feature a wide array of events, discussions, and exhibitions, fostering climate dialogue and action among stakeholders from diverse sectors.
Negotiators at COP29 will prioritize setting new climate finance goals to empower countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Building on the progress made at COP21 in Paris and subsequent COPs, the conference will push for strengthened Nationally Determined Cont
ributions (NDCs) and operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund to aid vulnerable communities.
The UAE’s ongoing support for Azerbaijan’s leadership in COP29 reflects its commitment to strengthening collective climate efforts and building a resilient future. The conference is poised to unlock significant financial resources needed for developing countries to tackle climate change and its associated impacts, while encouraging global investment in green innovation.
