UNFCCC COP29 Overview
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be hosted by Azerbaijan from 11 - 22 November in Baku. COP29 serves as the formal meeting of the UNFCCC parties (i.e., countries) to negotiate and agree upon actions on how to tackle climate change, limit emissions, and halt global warming.
Water at COP29
The COP President Designate from Azerbaijan recently released a letter outlining overall priorities for COP29. You can read the letter on the Presidency Action Agenda here. Water will once again be featured in the COP Presidency agenda, including through the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action and on the Presidency Thematic Day on Food, Water, and Agriculture set for 19 November.
AGWA Activities in Baku
AGWA is proud to be participating in numerous events over the course of COP29. Many events will be livestreamed through various outlets, depending on the setup of the exact venue. Official side events will be featured on the UNFCCC YouTube account.
The list below features events where AGWA serves in an organizing, speaking, or supporting role. All times listed are local Baku time (UTC +4). More details will be updated as they become available, so check back periodically.
AGWA-Related COP29 Sessions
Securing Tomorrow: Accelerating Action for Water Resiliency for All | 13 November; 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Goals House (Mugam Club)
Interactive Tools for Watering the NDCs and NAPs | 14 November; 3:00-5:30 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion [Livestream Here]
Strengthening Water and Food Systems Resilience in National Climate Commitments - 14 November; 3:00-4:15 p.m. | Resilience Hub [Livestream Here]
Innovative Climate Insurance Solutions for Shared Resilience | 16 November; 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Spanish Pavilion
Pushing the Limits to Adaptation to Enable Transformation - 16 November; 3:00-4:30 p.m. | Side Event Room 5
From Insight to Action: Advancing Scientific Frontiers through the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) - 18 November; 4:30-6:00 p.m. | IPCC Pavilion
Water Solutions for Climate Positive Actions - 19 November; 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Global Climate Action Space, Nasimi Room
Vision of the Transparency Professional Training Programme for Developing Countries - 19 November; 10:30-11:30 a.m. | UNFCCC Pavilion
Towards a Common Understanding of Water and Climate Resilience Challenges and Systems Strengthening - 19 November; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion [Livestream Here]
Managing Shocks and Stressors: Water-based Adaptation for Economic Resilience - 19 November; 12:00-1 p.m. | Humanitarian Hub
Paving the Way for Innovation in Global Water Collaboration to Address Climate Crisis - 19 November; 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Korea Pavilion
Freshwater Solutions to Enable Effective and Resilient Climate Mitigation Action - 20 November; 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Side Event Room 7
Water for Climate: Integrating Water Solutions into NDCs and NAPs - 21 November; 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Blue Zone, Conference Room SE2
Water Resilience Tracker's Contribution to National Adaptation Planning: Empowering Climate Action - 21 November; 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Spanish Pavilion
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Restoration for Effective Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: The Case of Integrated Water Management - 21 November; 4:30-6 p.m. | German Pavilion