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Leading the way to a sustainable future at COP29
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the central body for global climate negotiations, uniting representatives from 198 nations under the UNFCCC to advance climate action. Key achievements include the Kyoto Protocol’s binding emission targets and the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming below 2°C. COP29, hosted by Azerbaijan from November 11-22, 2024, in Baku, will focus on enhancing climate commitments and implementation efforts. Led by COP 29 President-Designate H.E. Mukhtar Babayev, this gathering will convene parties under the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement to maintain the 1.5°C target.
COP29 Objectives
Driving global action towards climate resilience
The COP29 Presidency’s plan rests on two pillars: enhancing ambition by ensuring ambitious national plans and transparency and enabling action by leveraging finance to reduce emissions, adapt to climate change, and address loss and damage.
A Deliver deep, rapid, and sustained emission reductions to stay below 1.5°C
Actively engage and collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure inclusive, solution-driven outcomes that reflect diverse perspectives and drive meaningful progress at COP29
Message from the COP29 President
The COP29 President-Delegate emphasizes that COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a critical juncture for accelerating global climate action. With a focus on addressing gaps identified in the Global Stocktake, the conference aims to enhance cooperation and prepare for the next Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2025. Central to COP29—dubbed the “Finance COP”—is establishing a new climate finance target (NCQG) to support countries in achieving equitable transitions. Key initiatives include the “Roadmap to Mission 1.5,” a commitment to actionable outcomes, and the Baku Global Climate Transparency Platform (BTP) launch to bolster transparency and trust among nations.
Mukhtar Babayev
President of COP29
Timeline of COPs
A brief history of global climate negotiations
COP1 - 1995: Berlin Mandate
COP21 - 2015: Paris Agreement
COP26 - 2021: Glasgow Climate Pact
Held in Berlin, COP 1 was the first major international meeting under the UNFCCC to address global climate action. The Berlin Mandate identified that the existing commitments under the UNFCCC needed to be revised to address rising emissions. It called for developed countries to adopt more robust, legally binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” (CBDR). This principle acknowledged that while all countries must act on climate change, developed nations bear a greater responsibility due to their historical emissions. Developing countries, such as those in the G77 and China, were exempt from new binding commitments to prioritize their developmental needs. The Berlin Mandate was a critical step toward creating the Kyoto Protocol.
Thought Leadership from Uniqus
Insights and analysis on sustainability
Advancing to COP29
At Uniqus, we recognize the crucial role of COP29 in driving meaningful action, from setting ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to establishing the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance, especially for developing nations. With pillars centered on Enhancing Ambition and Enabling Action, COP29 calls for global collaboration, sustainable investments, and operationalizing funds like the Loss and Damage Fund established at COP28.
Debate on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
As global leaders gather in Baku for COP29, one critical issue dominates the discussions: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement - a framework that promises transformative cooperation…
COP29 Coverage (Nov 11 – Nov 14)
The COP29 has made significant progress, including the agreement on international carbon market standards, a crucial step towards implementing the Paris Agreement.