Baku hosts plenary session on "Earth Information Day 2024" at COP29

A plenary session on the theme "Earth Information Day 2024" was held on the margins of COP29 in Baku, bringing together key leaders and experts to address global climate challenges.

Jim Skea, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), shared that the panel is currently preparing its next major report on climate change, which is expected to be presented in 2025, Caliber.Az reports citing local media.

Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighted the ongoing discussions regarding the critical climate challenges facing humanity, stressing the need for urgent action to address these global issues.

Cecilia Kinuthia-Njenga. Director of the Intergovernmental Support and Collective Progress division of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), pointed out the significant gaps in the global fight against climate change. She emphasized the importance of increasing cooperation with local governments, noting that sustained efforts and collaboration at all levels are essential to making real progress in combating climate change.

The session underscored the need for continued and enhanced global cooperation in tackling the climate crisis.

The 29th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) has got underway in Baku, which is considered one of the largest and most prestigious events in the world.

The official opening ceremony of the COP29 climate conference is taking place at the Baku stadium.

COP29, which will take place from November 11-22 at the Baku stadium, is the most significant event Azerbaijan has hosted to date and is the first time it is being held in the region. An agreement on the "Host Country" and other important documents have been signed between the Government of Azerbaijan and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat.

As part of COP29, the highest-level event, the Global Climate Action Summit, will take place on November 12-13.

The main expectation from COP29 is the agreement on a fair and ambitious new collective quantitative goal (NCQG) related to climate financing.

The presidency of COP29 has put forward 14 initiatives, which include the connection between climate action and sustainable development goals, such as green energy corridors, green energy storage, harmony for climate resilience, clean hydrogen, methane reduction in organic waste, actions in green digital technologies, and other topics. One of the initiatives also includes the creation of a Climate Financing Action Fund.

In addition to being the main priority that drives the activities and brings everyone together, the creation of climate financing will also contribute to fulfilling the 1.5°C commitment.

By Vafa Guliyeva