Baku: The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) began yesterday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, drawing broad international participation to present a renewed vision aimed at accelerating global climate action. By aligning global priorities with practical capacities and turning them into tangible and equitable outcomes, the UAE will help ambitiously accelerate action.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, delivered his handover address, concluding a landmark term. In his keynote remarks, he called on all 198 Parties to ‘let actions speak louder than words’ and ‘let positivity prevail’. He also demonstrated the Presidency’s progress in driving forward implementation of the pledges and declarations announced in Dubai last year, saying: ‘Progress did not end when the gavel came down on the UAE Consensus.’
Urging all Parties to unite with purpose, act with responsibility, and commit to meaningful outcomes, Dr. Sultan highlighted the importance of implementing the historic U
AE Consensus by achieving a robust New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance at COP29. ‘When sectors work together, we can lift economies and lower emissions. We can drive both climate and socioeconomic progress and turn declarations into impactful actions on the ground.’
At COP29, the UAE will present dynamic and robust programming from Wednesday, 13 November 2024, at its Pavilion and at Goals House. These insightful discussions will bring together climate experts, government officials, private sector leaders, academics, and youth to exchange ideas and co-create solutions for the most pressing climate challenges.
Programming will begin on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, with UAE/Climate convenings at Goals House Baku, bringing together a diverse community of internationally renowned thinkers, political figures, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. The session at 08.00 AZT titled “Securing Tomorrow: Accelerating Action for Water Resiliency for All” will focus on developing scalable, adaptable strategie
s to ensure access to clean water, sustainable water management, and increased sanitation and hygiene for water-stressed communities worldwide. This event, hosted by UAE/Climate, will feature Shaima Gargash, Director of Energy and Sustainability Affairs, at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will be moderated by Kate Warren, Executive Editor, Devex.
Later programming includes a session at 13.00 AZT on “Championing Climate Finance to Build Global Resilience,” led by Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO, ALTERRA, exploring opportunities to mobilize partnerships and funding pathways for sustainable development. The UAE Pavilion will also feature discussions such as the “Waste to Zero Program” at 11.00 AZT and a “Dialogue on the Transition Away From Fossil Fuels” at 14.15 AZT, addressing critical issues in achieving a just and inclusive energy transition.
The full programming calendar is available at www.uaeclimate.com, with ongoing updates and conversation on social media platforms at @UAEClimate.