During his participation in COP29, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, the United Nations Special Envoy for Financing the 2030 Agenda, spoke about the Alterra Climate Finance Fund that the United Arab Emirates announced at COP28.
During the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the inaugural Climate Finance, Investment, and Trade Thematic Day marked the beginning of discussions focused on achieving an extensive international climate finance agreement. This agreement aims to secure trillions of dollars for climate projects.
The COP presidencies “Troika”, including the UAE (COP28), Azerbaijan (COP29), and Brazil (COP30), continues discussions to assess the “Roadmap to the 1.5°C Goal” as part of COP29 events, currently hosted by Baku.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has alerted participants at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) about the insufficient progress in adaptation financing necessary to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis.
The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, is hosting the COP29 conference, which is now in its fourth day and features a variety of climate-related events.
The Somali Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Jana, spoke to "The Earth Call" about the importance of climate financing for developing countries, including Somalia.
Azerbaijan took on the responsibility of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), amidst the presence of 198 parties, for a full year until handing it over to Brazil at the end of 2025. However, the implementation of the "new collective quantitative target" (NCQG) appears to be the most notable challenge facing the Azerbaijani presidency.
President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stressed on Tuesday that climate change is a serious global challenge, but it can be confronted and reduced.
Scientists revealed, Wednesday, that global carbon dioxide emissions, including those from burning fossil fuels, are on track to reach a record level this year, further deviating the world from its path to avoid more destructive extreme climate phenomena.
COP29, Currently hosted by Baku, saw a range of events, including dialogue sessions and interactive workshops addressing critical environmental challenges.
Countries participating in the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) have decisively approved new international standards for carbon markets, effectively enabling the trading of emission permits.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the country’s commitment to accelerating climate action and building a climate-resilient economy for the future.
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted, on its first day, a discussion session titled "Unity in Action: Intergenerational Voices for Just and Sustainable Islands in the Caribbean."
The global climate action summit "COP29" kicked off on Tuesday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, with the participation of leaders from countries and governments around the world.
Theo James, British actor and newly appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called for the inclusion of refugees in climate policy on the world stage.
