UNU-IAS at COP29

Solar panels in a village in Lesotho

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 11–22 November 2024. Bringing together leaders from governments, businesses and civil society, COP29 is a critical platform to address the deepening climate crisis. 

The primary objective will be to secure the funding needed for countries to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect communities from climate-related impacts.

UNU-IAS will contribute through the following events, policy inputs and media commentary.