The United Nations Special Envoy for Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Mahmoud Mohieldin, affirmed that strengthening national and international development banks' governance is crucial to effectively direct financial flows to support climate financing.
Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, chaired a high-level ministerial forum held in the "Blue Zone" of COP29. The forum brought together prominent international figures from law enforcement and environmental protection sectors, where it focused on the critical role of law enforcement agencies in addressing environmental and climate challenges.
A concerning report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted an extraordinary increase in temperatures anticipated for 2024, stemming from record levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with several international officials in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of COP29. Among them is Vilayat Eyvazov, Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, where they exchanged visions on enhancing security and stability, and discussed the vital role of the (I2LEC) initiative in mobilizing international efforts to support law enforcement institutions in the field of combating environmental crimes.
In an effort to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of sustainable mobility, a group of cyclists from various European countries embarked on a five-month journey, covering 6,500 kilometers to reach Baku, Azerbaijan, to participate in COP29.
The UAE has received numerous accolades during the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) for its outstanding organization and management of COP28, which took place in Dubai last year. The conference resulted in significant achievements, culminating in the historic "UAE Agreement."
COP29 Presidency launched today the "Baku Call for Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery" in collaboration with the UAE, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Uganda, and the United Kingdom.
The UAE announced the launch of its initiative to establish the "Global Energy Efficiency Alliance."
The Finance, Investment, and Trade Day at COP29 featured leaders from the business, finance, and philanthropic sectors. These investors, with a combined asset value of $10 trillion, united to accelerate the deployment of private capital into climate markets.
The activities of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) continued Saturday, November 16 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The day includes several events in both the blue and green zones.
Despite having gained a bad reputation due to its previous uses in wars, nuclear energy is considered one of the most important sources of clean energy. It garnered attention during the events of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) at Expo Dubai in the UAE.
The Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, emphasized the importance of international efforts to achieve a global transition to clean energy.
Various climate-related events will take place on the fifth day of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The UAE Pavilion at COP29 featured 8 sessions held on Thursday, focusing on climate finance and ways to accelerate the global transition toward a future with climate neutrality and resilience for all.
The presidencies of COP28 (UAE), COP29 (Azerbaijan), and COP30 (Brazil) have adopted the Baku Initiative for Climate Finance, Investment, and Trade ("BICFIT") for COP29. This initiative aims to foster collaboration across climate finance, investment, and trade, bringing together a range of key stakeholders.
