Category: COP29

The COP29 Presidency announced a major milestone in climate diplomacy: the full operationalization of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, unlocking international carbon markets after years of complex negotiations. The...

COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded after intense negotiations. While the summit delivered key agreements, divisions and frustrations underscored the challenges of addressing the global climate crisis. Here’s a comprehensive...

A contested proposal The Azerbaijani presidency at COP29 revealed a draft plan urging wealthy nations to lead a $250 billion annual financing initiative by 2035. This figure, termed the “new...

A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a year to combat natural disasters and security crises facing their populations,...

At COP29 in Baku, the COP29 Presidency launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), a milestone initiative aimed at addressing the critical intersection of...

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, a significant early pledge emerged as major development banks, including the World Bank, committed to raising climate finance to $120 billion annually by 2030. This figure...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an ambitious climate plan ahead of next week’s COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, becoming the first major emitter to submit updated Nationally Determined...

Azerbaijan Sets Stage for Unified Green Investment Standards As the host of COP29, Azerbaijan will unveil a global green investment rulebook aimed at guiding sustainable investments with principles agreed upon...

UAE’s Climate Ambition The United Arab Emirates plans to release its new national climate plan under the Paris Agreement ahead of the COP29 climate summit in November, setting a precedent...

Climate Week NYC, an annual gathering of climate leaders, is now taking center stage over the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP). The event, running through Sunday in Manhattan, has...