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.

News

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Event at COP29 Tackles Siloed Policymaking on Climate & SDGs

Experts shared insights on overcoming barriers to integrated, coherent climate and sustainable development action.

16 Nov 2024

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COP29 Event Highlights Strategies for Policy Coherence & Inclusion

An event at the SDG Pavilion explored how a socio-ecological systems approach can advance climate action.

15 Nov 2024

Other Engagement

Our experts will also feature in the following events at COP29:

 

The Santiago Network on Loss and Damage: Updates and Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples Participation

12 November, 12:00-13:15, Indigenous Peoples Pavilion

 

Building Resilience through Economic Diversification in a Changing Climate

14 November, 14:00-15:00, Qatar Pavilion

 

Building Inclusive and Resilient Communities: From Net Zero Campuses to Sustainable Urban Development

16 November, 10:00–11:00, Thailand Pavilion

 

Architecture for Resilience: Designing for Climate Action

16 November, 14:00–15:00, Thailand Pavilion