Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company "Masdar" and "SOCAR Green" announced the completion of the financial closure for both the 445 MW "Bilasuvar" solar power plant and the 315 MW "Neftchala" solar power plant in Azerbaijan.
The eighth day at COP29, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, saw a variety of climate-related events, organized at different zones.
COP29 witnessed the launch of the Caspian Sea Climate and Sustainability Center to address the diverse challenges facing the Caspian Sea and propose potential solutions.
The United Arab Emirates has emphasized the significance of partnerships and technological advancements in transforming food systems and enhancing capabilities to address the challenges posed by climate change.
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.
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, 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.
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.
The UAE unveiled that it is developing "CHAG," an AI-powered tool, to support farmers globally against severe climate conditions.
The 9th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, has reached its 7th day, which includes a variety of climate-related activities.
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 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.
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 UAE announced the launch of its initiative to establish the "Global Energy Efficiency Alliance."
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."
