The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29)
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) is currently being held from November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This pivotal global event, part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), brings together representatives from around the world to accelerate progress on climate action. Among the key topics are climate finance, carbon reduction goals, and adaptation strategies to combat the climate crisis.
A primary focus for COP29 is addressing climate finance, with discussions on mobilizing funds for countries to reduce emissions and safeguard against climate impacts. Countries are also presenting updates on their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which outline each nation’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement. COP29 is expected to advance the transparency framework for climate reporting and set a new collective climate finance goal, ensuring alignment with the global target to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
In addition to governmental negotiations, COP29 includes diverse events in pavilions and zones focused on youth climate action, clean air initiatives, nature-based solutions, and loss and damage mitigation strategies. These initiatives aim to support global collaboration and actionable solutions across sectors, making COP29 a critical moment for climate action commitments
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