Welcome to the United Nations
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations will take place from November 11 to 22 in 2024 at Baku Stadium. The venue is located in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
At COP meetings, governments assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement and the Convention, and limit global warming to 1.5°C as informed by the latest science. World leaders come together to measure progress and negotiate the best ways to address climate change.
COP29 Framework For Action
Our fixed objective
We all have a moral duty to avoid overshooting the 1.5°C temperature target. But the window of opportunity is closing and we must focus on the need to invest today to save tomorrow. Our fixed priority is delivering deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions now to keep temperatures under control and stay below 1.5°C, while leaving no one behind.
Enhance ambition and enable action
The COP29 Presidency’s plan is based on two mutually reinforcing parallel pillars. The first pillar — to “enhance ambition” — combines key elements to ensure all parties commit to ambitious national plans and transparency. The second pillar — to “enable action” — reflects the critical role of finance, a key tool to turn ambition into action and reduce emissions, adapt to climate change and address loss and damage.
Inclusive process for inclusive outcomes
The COP29 Presidency is listening to and engaging with a broad range of international stakeholders. It is working to ensure everyone’s voices are heard and perspectives are considered and included so that we deliver inclusive outcomes based on shared solutions. We are optimistic that together we can make real progress.
Azerbaijan’s Green Energy Transition Initiatives
Azerbaijan is committed to developing its renewable energy potential, which is an important part of the country’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2050. The country intends to increase renewable power capacity to 30% by 2030 and diversify its existing energy system to become a leader in green energy. Azerbaijan is committed to leading by example and will update its national targets in its next 1.5-aligned Nationally Determined Contribution.
To learn more about Azerbaijan’s wind, hyrdo, solar, and green hydrogen initiatives, or discover the latest news on COP29, click here.
Source: UNEP