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COP29: The 29th Conference on Climate Change
COP29 took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024, focusing on climate finance and laying the groundwork for COP30 in Belém.
COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It brought together global leaders to review Paris Agreement commitments, discuss climate finance, accelerate the energy transition, and strengthen climate justice and adaptation.
Key outcomes
- Progress on implementing the Loss and Damage Fund created at COP27, though funding was still deemed insufficient.
- Countries encouraged to submit more ambitious NDCs by February 2025.
- Debate on accelerating the transition to renewables and supporting developing countries.
- Greater inclusion of indigenous communities in climate policy.
- Renewed commitment to combating deforestation.
Despite the progress made, COP29 was criticised for a lack of concrete measures and delays in financial commitments. The conference served as preparation for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in 2025, with a focus on protecting the Amazon.